RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Woo's research focuses on periodontal regeneration, tissue engineering, and molecular biology, with his findings published in prestigious journals such as Nature, Bioactive Materials, and the Journal of Functional Biomaterials. His clinical practice is enhanced by his continuous engagement in peer-reviewed research keeping him at the forefront of advancements in his field.
Kim JI, Ju YS, Park H, Kim S, Lee S, Yi JH, Mudge J, Miller NA, Hong D, Bell CJ, Kim HS, Chung IS, Lee WC, Lee JS, Seo SH, Yun JY, Woo HN, Lee H, Suh D, Lee S, Kim HJ, Yavartanoo M, Kwak M, Zheng Y, Lee MK, Park H, Kim JY, Gokcumen O, Mills RE, Zaranek AW, Thakuria J, Wu X, Kim RW, Huntley JJ, Luo S, Schroth GP, Wu TD, Kim H, Yang KS, Park WY, Kim H, Church GM, Lee C, Kingsmore SF, Seo JS. A highly annotated whole-genome sequence of a Korean individual. Nature. 2009;460(7258):1011-1015. doi:10.1038/nature08211
Woo HN, Cho YJ, Lee CH. The recent advances in scaffolds for integrated periodontal regeneration. Bioactive Materials. 2021;6(10):3328-3342. doi:10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.02.033
Woo HN, Jeong YT, Cho HW, Lee JM, Hwang SM, Ch YJ, Combined Piezoelectric and Laser Therapy for Severely Compromised Teeth: Two Case Reports, Case Reports in Dentistry, 2026, 6024213, 10 pages, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1155/crid/6024213
Cho YJ, Jeong YT, Woo HN, Cho HW, Kang MG, Hwang SM, Lee JM. Reassessing the use of membranes in peri-implantitis surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vivo studies. Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 2025;16(7):262. doi:10.3390/jfb16070262
Cho YJ, Jeong YT, Woo HN, Cho HW, Kang MG, Hwang SM, Lee JM. Evaluating the Clinical Efficacy of Membrane-Assisted Regenerative Therapy in Peri-Implantitis Management: A Comprehensive Review Incorporating Systematic Review Evidence. Materials 2025, 18, 5227. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18225227
Duong-Ly KC, Woo HN, Dunn CA, Xu W, Babič A, Bessman MJ, Amzel LM, Gabelli SB. A UDP-X diphosphatase from Streptococcus pneumoniae hydrolyzes precursors of peptidoglycan biosynthesis. PLoS One. 2013;8(5):e64241. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0064241
Osorio KM, Lee SE, McDermitt DJ, Waghmare SK, Zhang YV, Woo HN, Tumbar T. Runx1 modulates developmental, but not injury-driven, hair follicle stem cell activation. Development. 2008;135(6):1059-1068. doi:10.1242/dev.012799
Cho YJ, Cho HW, Lee SM, Woo HN, Kang P. Unveiling the 2017 periodontitis classification: A deep dive into risk and prognostic factors. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences. 2024;8(8):3-14. doi:10.31080/ASDS.2024.08.0823
Cho YJ, Cho HW, Lee SM, Woo HN, Kang P. A novel system for predicting periodontal outcomes: Analysis of the 2017 periodontitis classification based on a systematic review. Journal of Clinical Dentistry and Oral Care. 2024;2(3):1-17.
Woo HN, Tarafder S, Cho YJ, Lee CH. Bioengineering periodontal tissues on titanium surface. Under review.