Research publications from UCSF Dentistry

UCSF School of Dentistry research spans the full spectrum of discovery—from uncovering the building blocks of life in cells and tissues, to developing new technologies, to advancing patient care.

Featured Publications

Discover how UCSF School of Dentistry researchers are contributing to global conversations in science and health through their latest publications.

Salivary Proteome Role in Infection and Immunity

Carneiro MC, da Silva NDG, Ventura TMO, da Silva Santos PS, Buzalaf MAR, Freire M. Salivary Proteome Role in Infection and Immunity. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2026;1492:747-773. doi: 10.1007/978-3-032-03176-1_36. PMID: 41225125.

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The association between concurrent oral cancer and periodontal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lin EC, Chen JH, Sitt S, Lin GH, Wu CY, Wang CW. The association between concurrent oral cancer and periodontal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Quintessence Int. 2025 Dec 18;0(0):0. doi: 10.3290/j.qi.b6762763. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41410040.

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Author (s)

Journal

Date Published

Seeking to Reduce the Tuition Burden on Dental Students.

Reddy MS, Nadershahi NA, Karimbux N

J Dent Educ

June 2025

Assessment of two novel methods for detecting non-cavitated, smooth surface enamel lesions: an in vitro study.

White JM, Nahar P, Kukreti P, Mangum J, Solterbeck A, Jensen R, Plack L, Vaderhobli R, Jenson L

BMC Oral Health

May 2025

Assessment of two novel methods for detecting non-cavitated, smooth surface enamel lesions: an in vitro study.

White JM, Nahar P, Kukreti P, Mangum J, Solterbeck A, Jensen R, Plack L, Vaderhobli R, Jenson L

BMC Oral Health

May 2025

RUNX2 is essential for maintaining synchondrosis chondrocytes and cranial base growth.

Hallett SA, Dixon A, Marrale I, Batoon L, Brenes J, Zhou A, Arbiv A, Kaartinen V, Allen B, Ono W, Franceschi RT, Ono N

Bone Res

May 2025

A Cellular Basis for Heightened Gut Sensitivity in Females.

Venkataraman A, Figueroa EE, Castro J, Navarro FMC, Soota D, Brierley SM, Julius D, Ingraham HA

bioRxiv

May 2025

β-Amyloid as a new target to suppress tonic PTH hypersecretion in primary hyperparathyroidism.

Tu CL, Cheng Z, Szeto N, Savransky S, Glinin T, Shoback DM, Sosa JA, Vilardaga JP, Koh J, Chang W

medRxiv

May 2025

A role for pH dynamics regulating transcription factor DNA-binding selectivity.

Kisor KP, Ruiz DG, Jacobson MP, Barber DL

Nucleic Acids Res

May 2025

PBX1 and PBX3 transcription factors regulate SHH expression in the Frontonasal Ectodermal Zone through complementary mechanisms.

Mok CH, Hu D, Losa M, Risolino M, Selleri L, Marcucio RS

PLoS Genet

May 2025

Factors Associated With Oral Hygiene Practices Among Young Mexican-Identifying Southern Californians.

Devi A, Kritz-Silverstein D, Martinez LS, Calzo JP, Strong DR, Hoeft KS, Finlayson TL

J Public Health Dent

May 2025

Quantitative comparison of fluorescent proteins using protein nanocages in live cells.

Viola G, Ibrahim YW, Jacobs KA, Lemière J, Kutys ML, Wittmann T

J Cell Sci

May 2025