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Have Cheese-Chasing Mice Unlocked a New Oral Cancer Remedy?

A five-year clinical trial led by UCLA School of Dentistry researchers and colleagues at UC San Francisco aims to test whether nisin, an antimicrobial molecule found in cheese, can be used to treat oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Jan 10, 2024
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Dr. Fariba Younai Installed as Bob and Marion Wilson Endowed Chair

Fariba Younai, D.D.S., Chair of the UCLA School of Dentistry’s Division of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, has been selected as the new Bob and Marion Wilson Endowed Chair.

Dec 05, 2023
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Fourteen School of Dentistry Faculty Named to Top Scientists List

A total of 14 faculty members from the UCLA School of Dentistry have earned a place among the top 2% of global scientists, according to recently published lists from Stanford University.

Nov 22, 2023
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