Professor Haizal Hussaini

2026

Journal - Research Article

Sameera, A., bin Mohd Nizar, M. A., Hussaini, H. M., Cooper, P., Rich, A. M., & Seo, B. (2026). The relative frequency of oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions in a New Zealand population diagnosed at a specialist reference centre. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 12, e70330. doi: 10.1002/cre2.70330

Arora, S., Cooper, P. R., Friedlander, L. T., Ratnayake, J. T., Rizwan, S. B., Seo, B., Rich, A. M., & Hussaini, H. M. (2026). Differential expressions of inflammatory, dentinogenic, regulatory, proliferative and stemness genes in non-carious and carious human dental pulp tissues: An ex vivo proof-of-concept study. International Endodontic Journal. Advance online publication.

Journal - Research Other

Soluk-Tekkesin, M., Hunter, K. D., Bologna-Molina, R., Magliocca, K., Robinson, L., Adisa, A. O., … Hussaini, H. M., … Tilakaratne, W. M. (2026). Sclerosing odontogenic carcinoma: A review of a challenging entity in malignant odontogenic classification with a focus on perineural invasion and cellular proliferation. Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/jop.70125

Goh, Y. C., Bologna-Molina, R., Magliocca, K., van Heerden, W., Robinson, L., Bilodeau, E. A., Hussaini, H. M., … Tilakaratne, W. M. (2026). Papilliferous keratoameloblastoma (PKA): Is it a different clinicopathological entity or histological subtype of conventional ameloblastoma? Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/jop.70115

2025

Chapter in Book - Research

Hussaini, H. M. (2025). Histopathology of reactive hyperplastic lesions of the oral mucosa. In S. R. Prabhu, N. Narayana, N. A. Firth & D. F. Wilson (Eds.), Oral histology and oral histopathology: A practical guide for dental students and a companion to pathologists. (pp. 285-291). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-77481-2_27

Journal - Research Article

Amtha, R., Tjhie, S., Hartanto, F. K., Hayuningtyas, R. A., Gunardi, I., & Hussaini, H. (2025). Tempeh extract and HSC-3 cell migration: An in vitro study. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 26(12), 4465-4469. doi: 10.31557/apjcp.2025.26.12.4465

Yakin, M., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., & Rich, A. M. (2025). Immunohistochemical expression pattern of leukemia inhibitory factor and its receptor may mark a tipping point in the progression of oral cancer. Scientific Reports, 15, 35059. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-96841-7

Arora, S., Gilroy, F., Friedlander, L. T., Hussaini, H. M., Duncan, H. F., Cathro, P., & Cooper, P. R. (2025). A critical review of in vitro methodologies for studying inflammatory responses in human dental pulp cell cultures. International Endodontic Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/iej.70004

Chao, H., Milne, T., Hussaini, H. M., Cooper, P., & Friedlander, L. (2025). The influence of type 2 diabetes on ectopic calcification within the dentine-pulp complex. Archives of Oral Biology, 177, 106316. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2025.106316

Zheng, X., Xia, R., Zhu, W., Qu, C., Gu, T., Robinson, L., … Hussaini, H. M., … Li, J. (2025). Classic desmoplastic ameloblastoma: Should it be a distinct subtype of ameloblastoma? Based on clinicopathological, radiological, immunohistochemical and molecular study of a large cohort. Oral Diseases. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/odi.15376

Patel, S., Yang, E., Milne, T. J., Hussaini, H., Cooper, P. R., & Friedlander, L. T. (2025). Angiogenic effects of type 2 diabetes on the dental pulp. International Endodontic Journal, 58, 434-448. doi: 10.1111/iej.14181

Journal - Research Other

Schuch, L. F., Hunter, K. D., Magliocca, K., van Heerden, W., Robinson, L., Bilodeau, E. A., Hussaini, H. M., … Bologna-Molina, R. (2025). Odontogenic tumors in pediatric and adolescent populations: A scoping review [Invited]. Oral Diseases. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/odi.15321

bin Mohd Nizar, M. A., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., Young, B., & Rich, A. M. (2025). Alveolar lymphangioma in neonate: A case report with immune profile. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/ipd.13309

Hwang, K.-C., Choi, J. J. E., Hussaini, H. M., Cooper, P. R., & Friedlander, L. T. (2025). Effect of diabetes and hyperglycaemia on the physical and mechanical properties of dentine: A systematic review. Clinical Oral Investigations, 29, 55. doi: 10.1007/s00784-025-06151-5

Soluk-Tekkesin, M., Bologna-Molina, R., Magliocca, K., van Heerden, W., Robinson, L., Bilodeau, E. A., Hussaini, H. M., … Santiago Gomez, R. (2025). Malformations vs. neoplasia in the oral cavity: Special emphasis on mixed odontogenic tumors [Brief report]. Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 54, 76-79. doi: 10.1111/jop.13592

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ngah, N. A., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Ratnayake, J., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2025). Optimising the microarchitecture and cytocompatibility of lyophilised platelet-rich fibrin biocomposite scaffold for alveolar bone regeneration. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 52(Suppl. 28), PD178. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.14159

Bin-Mohd-Nizar, M. A., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., Sun, Q., Cooper, P., & Rich, A. M. (2025). Endoplasmic reticulum stress in oral lichen planus-associated fibroblasts. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 139(1), (pp. e35). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2024.10.251

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Sameera, A., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., Cooper, P. R., Rich, A. M., & Sun, Q. (2025, September). Unfolded protein response in the pathogenesis of oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Pavaskar, R., Friedlander, L., Milne, T., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2025, September). Type 2 diabetes and the dental pulp: Angiogenesis and the role of neuropeptides in response to caries. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2024

Journal - Research Article

Ngah, N. A., Ratnayake, J., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2024). Physicochemical and biocompatibility characterisation of a 3D lyophilised platelet-rich fibrin scaffold for cleft lip and palate repair. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/22808000241289208

Kim, P., Seo, B., Hussaini, H., Rich, A. M., & de Silva, H. (2024). Epidemiology of odontogenic tumours and selected cysts diagnosed at a single New Zealand oral pathology centre: A 15-year retrospective study. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 28, 1595-1603. doi: 10.1007/s10006-024-01290-7

Gould, M. L., Downes, N. J., Woolley, A. G., Hussaini, H. M., Ratnayake, J. T., Ali, M. A., Friedlander, L. T., & Cooper, P. R. (2024). Harnessing the regenerative potential of purified bovine dental pulp and dentin extracellular matrices in a chitosan/alginate hydrogel. Macromolecular Bioscience, 24(11), 2400254. doi: 10.1002/mabi.202400254

Bologna-Molina, R., Schuch, L., Magliocca, K., van Heerden, W., Robinson, L., Bilodeau, E. A., Hussaini, H. M., … Hunter, K. D. (2024). Targeted therapies in ameloblastomas and amelobastic carcinoma: A systematic review [Invited]. Oral Diseases, 30(6), 3571-3581. doi: 10.1111/odi.14962

Chiam, T. L., Choo, J., Ashar, A., Hussaini, H. M., Rajandram, R. K., & Nordin, R. (2024). Efficacy of natural enzymes mouthwash: A randomised controlled trial. Clinical Oral Investigations, 28, 259. doi: 10.1007/s00784-024-05658-7

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Patel, S., Milne, T., Hussaini, H., Cooper, P., & Friedlander, L. (2024). Hyperglycaemia and human dental pulp cells: So what about angiogenesis? International Endodontic Journal, 57(Suppl. 1), (pp. 56). doi: 10.1111/iej.14004

2023

Chapter in Book - Research

Arora, S., Ramachandra, S. S., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2023). Prospects of passive immunotherapy to treat pulpal inflammation. In M. T. Rahman, W. Teughels & R. J. Lamont (Eds.), Immunology for Dentistry. (pp. 202-214). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781119893035.ch14

Hussaini, H. M., Seo, B., & Rich, A. M. (2023). Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. In G. J. Seymour, M. P. Cullinan, N. C. K. Heng & P. R. Cooper (Eds.), Oral biology: Molecular techniques and applications: Methods in molecular biology (Vol. 2588). (3rd ed.) (pp. 439-450). New York, NY: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2780-8_26

Arora, S., Seo, B., Friedlander, L., & Hussaini, H. M. (2023). A cell culture method for the isolation and study of primary human dental pulp cells. In G. J. Seymour, M. P. Cullinan, N. C. K. Heng & P. R. Cooper (Eds.), Oral biology: Molecular techniques and applications: Methods in molecular biology (Vol. 2588). (3rd ed.) (pp. 393-405). New York, NY: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2780-8_22

Journal - Research Article

Meizarini, A., Puteri, A., Yasan, Y. D. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2023). Optimization of proteinase K incubation protocol duration during DNA extraction from oral squamous cell carcinoma FFPE samples. Dental Journal, 56(4), 233-237. doi: 10.20473/j.djmkg.v56.i4.p233-237

Alsamahi, S., Milne, T. J., Hussaini, H. M., Rich, A. M., Cooper, P. R., & Friedlander, L. T. (2023). Effects of glycation end-products on the dental pulp in patients with type 2 diabetes. International Endodontic Journal, 56, 1373-1384. doi: 10.1111/iej.13966

Edirisinghe, S. T., Devmini, T., Pathmaperuma, S., Weerasekera, M., de Silva, K., Liyanage, I., … Rich, A., De Silva, H., Hussaini, H., … Yasawardene, S. (2023). Risk assessment of alcohol consumption for oral cancer: A case-control study in patients attending the National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama) of Sri Lanka. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 24, 1181-1185. doi: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.4.1181

Edirisinghe, S. T., Weerasekera, M., De Silva, D. K., Devmini, M. T., Pathmaperuma, S., Wijesinghe, G. K., … Hussaini, H., Rich, A. M., De Silva, H., Milne, T., … Yasawardene, S. (2023). Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGF-A) and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR-2) as potential biomarkers for oral squamous cell carcinoma: A Sri Lankan study. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 24(1), 267-274. doi: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.1.267

Oude-Alink, C., Hussaini, H. M., Seo, B., & Firth, F. (2023). Regulatory compliance of online vendor selling dental whitening products in New Zealand. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 53(2), 234-243. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2022.2108070

Journal - Research Other

Rich, A. M., Hussaini, H. M., Mohd Nizar, M. A., Gavidi, R. O., Tauati-Williams, E., Yakin, M., & Seo, B. (2023). Diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disorders: Overview and experience in Oceania. Frontiers in Oral Health, 4, 1122497. doi: 10.3389/froh.2023.1122497

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Patel, S., Milne, T. J., Hussaini, H. M., Cooper, P. R., & Friedlander, L. T. (2023, July). Hyperglycaemia and the dental pulp: So what about angiogenesis? Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical and Research Excellence Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2022

Journal - Research Article

Aziz, M. A., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., Hibma, M., & Rich, A. M. (2022). Comparing two methods for the isolation of exosomes. Journal of Nucleic Acids, 8648373. doi: 10.1155/2022/8648373

Edirisinghe, S. T., Weerasekera, M., De Silva, D. K., Liyanage, I., Niluka, M., Madushika, K., … Rich, A. M., De Silva, H., Hussaini, H. M., … Yasawardene, S. (2022). The risk of oral cancer among different categorise tobacco smoking exposure in Sri Lanka. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 23, 2929-2935. doi: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.9.2929

Arora, S., Cooper, P. R., Friedlander, L. T., Seo, B., Rizwan, S. B., Rich, A. M., & Hussaini, H. M. (2022). Potentiality and inflammatory marker expression are maintained in dental pulp cell cultures from carious teeth. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(16), 9425. doi: 10.3390/ijms23169425

Sood, Z. M., Nik-Azis, N. M., Baharin, B., Zainuddin, Z. M., Razali, M., & Hussaini, H. M. (2022). An insight into the role of periodontitis as a potential risk factor for development of erectile dysfunction. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 17(Suppl. 1), 107-118. doi: 10.21315/aos2022.17S1.OA08

AlSamahi, S., Milne, T. J., Hussaini, H., Rich, A. M., & Friedlander, L. T. (2022). Type 2 diabetes and the clinically normal pulp: An in-vitro study. International Endodontic Journal, 55, 660-671. doi: 10.1111/iej.13732

Tay, W. Z., Dong, F., Kalmadin, N. I., Hussaini, H. M., De Silva, H. L., & Rich, A. M. (2022). PD-L1 expression in non-dysplastic, dysplastic and oral squamous cell carcinoma samples. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(1), 15-24.

Journal - Research Other

Goh, R., Tawse-Smith, A., Reid, I. P., Hussaini, H. M., & Seo, B. (2022). Fibrous epulis with ossification: A case report and review of the literature. Brazilian Journal of Periodontology, 31(3), 73-81. doi: 10.14436/0103-9393.31.3.073-081.oar

Arora, S., Cooper, P. R., Ratnayake, J. T., Friedlander, L. T., Rizwan, S. B., Seo, B., & Hussaini, H. M. (2022). A critical review of in vitro research methodologies used to study mineralization in human dental pulp cell cultures. International Endodontic Journal, 55(Suppl. 1), 3-13. doi: 10.1111/iej.13684

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Arora, S., Cooper, P., Friedlander, L., Rizwan, S., Seo, B., Rich, A., & Hussaini, H. (2022). Evaluation of IL-23 inhibitor as a pulp immunomodulating agent: An in vitro and in vivo study. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 167). [Abstract]

Sun, Q., Seo, B., Hussaini, H., Guan, S., & Rich, A. (2022). Expression of proinflammatory cytokines in cultured keratinocytes from specimens on oral lichen planus. New Zealand Dental Journal, 118(4), (pp. 166). [Abstract]

2021

Journal - Research Article

Ngah, N. A., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., Ratnayake, J., Cooper, P. R., & Hussaini, H. M. (2021). Lyophilised platelet-rich fibrin: Physical and biological characterisation. Molecules, 26(23), 7131. doi: 10.3390/molecules26237131

Chutipongpisit, K., Parachuru, V. P., Friedlander, L. T., Hussaini, H. M., & Rich, A. M. (2021). Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence expression profile of lymphatic endothelial cell markers in oral cancer. International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 102, 268-278. doi: 10.1111/iep.12411

Seo, B., Hussaini, H., & Rich, A. M. (2021). The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on the oral and maxillofacial pathology diagnostic services in New Zealand. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(2), 67-72.

Journal - Research Other

Arora, S., Cooper, P. R., Friedlander, L. T., Rizwan, S., Seo, B., Rich, A. M., & Hussaini, H. M. (2021). Potential application of immunotherapy for modulation of pulp inflammation: Opportunities for vital pulp treatment. International Endodontic Journal, 54, 1263-1274. doi: 10.1111/iej.13524

Ngah, N. A., Ratnayake, J., Cooper, P. R., Dias, G. J., Tong, D. C., Mohd Noor, S. N. F., & Hussaini, H. M. (2021). Potential of lyophilized platelet concentrates for craniofacial tissue regenerative therapies. Molecules, 26, 517. doi: 10.3390/molecules26030517

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Zainuddin, N. I., Hussaini, H. M., Seo, B., & Rich, A. M. (2021). Nerve sheath myxoma of the oral cavity. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 132(1), (pp. e53). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.03.189

Hussaini, H. M., Phua, R., Seo, B., & Rich, A. M. (2021). Do myofibroblasts determine the biological behavior of odontogenetic cysts and tumors? Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 132(1), (pp. e20-e21). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.03.085

Aziz, M. A., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., & Hibma, M. (2021). An in vitro examination of OSCC-derived exosomes. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 132(1), (pp. e8). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.03.044

Arora, S., Wan, Z. T., Dong, F., Kalmadin, N. I., de Silva, H., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., & Rich, A. M. (2021). PD-L1 and FoxP3 expression in oral dysplastic tissues and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 132(1), (pp. e7-e8). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.03.043

2020

Journal - Research Article

Guan, G., Mei, L., Polonowita, A., Hussaini, H., Seo, B., & Rich, A. M. (2020). Malignant transformation in oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions: A 14-year longitudinal cohort study of 829 patients in New Zealand. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 130(4), 411-418. doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2020.07.002

Choi, J. J. E., Zwirner, J., Ramani, R. S., Ma, S., Hussaini, H. M., Waddell, J. N., & Hammer, N. (2020). Mechanical properties of human oral mucosa tissues are site dependent: A combined biomechanical, histological and ultrastructural approach. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 6, 602-611. doi: 10.1002/cre2.305

McElroy, K. E., Seo, B. L., Hussaini, H. M., & Rich, A. M. (2020). Graft versus host disease: Cases from New Zealand with oral manifestations. New Zealand Dental Journal, 116(2), 47-54.

Yu, Z., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., Meldrum, A. M., & Rich, A. M. (2020). The relative frequency of paediatric oral and maxillofacial pathology in New Zealand: A 10-year review of a national specialist centre. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 30, 209-215. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12590

Berryman, Z., Bridger, L., Hussaini, H. M., Rich, A. M., Atieh, M., & Tawse-Smith, A. (2020). Titanium particles: An emerging risk factor for peri-implant bone loss. Saudi Dental Journal, 32, 283-292. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2019.09.008

Journal - Research Other

Rich, A. M., Hussaini, H. M., Seo, B., & Zain, R. B. (2020). Understanding the complex microenvironment in oral cancer: The contribution of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago over the last 100 years. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 50(1), 15-34. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2020.1736586

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Edirisinghe, S., Yasewardene, S., Weerasekera, M., Rich, A., De Silva, H., Milne, T., Hussaini, H., … Gunasinghe, R. (2020). Association of smoking and level of expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Anatomy, 236(Suppl. 1), P1-CM12. doi: 10.1111/joa.13163

2019

Journal - Research Other

Amtha, R., Hartanto, F. K., Gautama, W., & Hussaini, H. M. (2019). Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma of the tongue in adult mimicking oral squamous cell carcinoma. Scientific Dental Journal, 3(2), 70-74. doi: 10.4103/SDJ.SDJ_10_19

Yakin, M., Seo, B., Hussaini, H., Rich, A., & Hunter, K. (2019). Human papillomavirus and oral and oropharyngeal carcinoma: The essentials. Australian Dental Journal, 64, 11-18. doi: 10.1111/adj.12652

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Ibrahim, N., Seo, B., & Hussaini, H. (2019). Buccal birfurcation cyst: Is it a new entity? NZAO Newsletter, (2). Retrieved from https://mailchi.mp/4765bd1fc6b8/nzao-newsletter-winter-issue-2019?e=c1f4102289

Rich, A., Hussaini, H., & Seo, B. (2019). Taking a biopsy: Advice for practitioners. NZDA News, 193, 37-40.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Zainuddin, N. I., Hussaini, H. M., Seo, B., & Rich, A. (2019). Neuropilin-1 expression in the tumour microenvironment of oral squamous cell carcinoma. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 166). [Abstract]

Waqa, O., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., De Silva, R., Tong, D., & Rich, A. M. (2019). BRAF mutations in ameloblastoma: Correlation with clinical and histopathological features. New Zealand Dental Journal, 115, (pp. 164-165). [Abstract]

AlSamahi, S., Milne, T. J., Rich, A. M., Hussaini, H. M., & Friedlander, L. T. (2019). The influences of Type 2 diabetes on clinically normal dental pulp tissues. International Endodontic Journal, 52(Suppl. 1), (pp. 39). doi: 10.1111/iej.13172

Alkharusi, A., Hussaini, H., Zain, R., & Rich, A. (2019). Expression of citokines (IL22, IL23, IL17) and STAT3 within metastatic lymph nodes of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 128(1), (pp. e56-e57). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2019.02.129

Hussaini, H., Ibrahim, N. R., Seo, B., Zain, R., & Rich, A. (2019). Lymphangiogenesis markers in metastatic lymph nodes of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 128(1), (pp. e70). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2019.02.170

2018

Journal - Research Article

Mohamed, A. M., Hung, W. K., Jen, L. W., Nor, M. M., Hussaini, H. M., & Rosli, T. I. (2018). In vitro study of white spot lesion: Maxilla and mandibular teeth. Saudi Dental Journal, 30, 142-150. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2017.12.001

Al-Hassiny, A., Friedlander, L. T., Parachuru, V. P. B., Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., & Rich, A. M. (2018). Upregulation of angiogenesis in oral lichen planus. Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 47(2), 173-178. doi: 10.1111/jop.12665

Chher, T., Hak, S., Kallarakkal, T. G., Durward, C., Ramanathan, A., Ghani, W. M. N., … Hussaini, H. M., & Zain, R. B. (2018). Prevalence of oral cancer, oral potentially malignant disorders and other oral mucosal lesions in Cambodia. Ethnicity & Health, 23(1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/13557858.2016.1246431

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Rich, A., Hussaini, H., & Seo, B. (2018). Letter to the Editor: Re: Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumours: Three case reports outlining treatment of large lesions using decompression followed by surgical enucleation NZDJ 114: 29-34 2018. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(2), 59. [Letter].

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Williams, E., Seo, B., Hussaini, H., Coates, D., & Rich, A. M. (2018). Investigation of the presence of human papillomavirus in verrucal-papillary lesions of the oral cavity. In A. Finigan, R. Richards & P. Vakaoti (Eds.), Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XV. (pp. 35). Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/pacific

Williams, E., Seo, B., Hussaini, H., Coates, D., & Rich, A. M. (2018). Investigation of the presence of human papillomavirus in verrucal-papillary lesions of the oral cavity. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 188). [Abstract]

Al Samahi, S., Milne, T., Hussaini, H., Rich, A., & Friedlander, L. (2018). Increased expression of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) and its receptor (RAGE) in normal dental pulp of Type 2 diabetics. New Zealand Dental Journal, 114(4), (pp. 187). [Abstract]

2017

Journal - Research Article

Seo, B., Hussaini, H. M., & Rich, A. M. (2017). Second opinion oral pathology referrals in New Zealand. Pathology, 49(3), 277-284. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2016.11.007

Hussaini, H. M., Parachuru, V. P. B., Seymour, G. J., & Rich, A. M. (2017). Forkhead box-P3⁺ regulatory T cells and toll-like receptor 2 co-expression in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Acta Histochemica, 119(3), 205-210. doi: 10.1016/j.acthis.2016.12.005

Saleh, A., Kong, Y. H., Haron, N., Aripin, S. F., Vadiveloo, M., Hussaini, H., … Cheong, S. C. (2017). Oral cancer screening in private dental practices in a developing country: Opportunities and challenges. Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology, 45(2), 112-119. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12266

Kanagasingam, S., Hussaini, H. M., Soo, I., Baharin, S., Ashar, A., & Patel, S. (2017). Accuracy of single and parallax film and digital periapical radiographs in diagnosing apical periodontitis: A cadaver study. International Endodontic Journal, 50(5), 427-436. doi: 10.1111/iej.12651

Journal - Research Other

Hussaini, H. M., Parachuru, V. P. B., Seymour, G. J., & Rich, A. M. (2017). FoxP3 and TLR2 in co-expression in oral cancer. Acta Histochemica, 119(7), 768. doi: 10.1016/j.acthis.2017.06.006

Nasir, S. A., Tan, H. L., Tan, H. J., Hussaini, H. M., & Ramli, R. (2017). Stevens-Johnson Syndrome following failure of genetic screening prior to Carbamazepine prescription. Case Reports in Dentistry, 2017, 4201357. doi: 10.1155/2017/4201357

Rich, A. M., Seo, B., Parachuru, V., & Hussaini, H. M. (2017). The nexus between periodontics and oral pathology. Periodontology 2000, 74(1), 176-181. doi: 10.1111/prd.12197

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Navani, H. A., Hussaini, H. M., Milne, T. J., Rich, A. M., & Friedlander, L. T. (2017). Angiopoietins and Tie2 receptor expression in immature permanent teeth. International Endodontic Journal, 50(Suppl. 1), (pp. 53). doi: 10.1111/iej.12813

Navani, H., Hussaini, H. M., Milne, T. J., Rich, A. M., & Friedlander, L. T. (2017). Angiogenic growth factor expression in the apical papilla of immature permanent teeth. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 53). [Abstract]

Alkharusi, A., Hussaini, H. M., Binti Zain, R., & Rich, A. M. (2017). Expression of STAT 3 and cytokines (IL22, IL23, IL17) within metastatic lymph nodes of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 52). [Abstract]

Abdul Rahman, N., Seo, B., Hussaini, H., & Rich, A. M. (2017). Expression of the lysyl oxidase family in odontogenic lesions. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 53). [Abstract]

Ibrahim, N. R., Hussaini, H. M., Seo, B., & Rich, A. M. (2017). Lymphangiogenesis in metastatic lymph nodes of oral squamous cell carcinoma. New Zealand Dental Journal, 113(4), (pp. 52). [Abstract]

Narayan, H., Milne, T., Hussaini, H., Seymour, G., & Rich, A. (2017). In vitro effect of cigarette smoke on DNA methylation in oral cells. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1460), (pp. 96-97). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2016

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Zain, R. B., Kallarakkal, T. G., Ramanathan, A., Kim, J., Tilakaratne, W. M., Takata, T., … Rich, A., Hussaini, H. M., & Jalilzadeh, A. (2016). Exophytic verrucous hyperplasia of the oral cavity: Application of standardized criteria for diagnosis from a consensus report. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 17(9), 4491-4501. doi: 10.7314/apjcp.2016.17.(9).4491

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hussaini, H. (2016). Research in oral cancer: Where to from now? Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 22). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Chutipongpisit, K., Parachuru, V. P., Hussaini, H. M., Friedlander, L. T., & Rich, A. M. (2016). Lymphangiogenic factors in oral cancer. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 22). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

Narayan, H., Milne, T., Hussaini, H., Seymour, G., & Rich, A. (2016). Cigarette smoke, DNA methylation and oral cancer. Proceedings of the Sir John Walsh Research Institute Research Symposium. (pp. 21-22). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/sjwri/news/otago621026

2015

Journal - Research Article

Friedlander, L. T., Hussaini, H., Cullinan, M. P., Seymour, G. J., De Silva, R. K., De Silva, H., Cameron, C., & Rich, A. M. (2015). VEGF and VEGFR2 in dentigerous cysts associated with impacted third molars. Pathology, 47(5), 446-451. doi: 10.1097/pat.0000000000000272

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Milne, T., Hussaini, H., Cullinan, M. P., & Seymour, G. (2015). DNA methylation status of VEGF-A, HIF-1α and BMP-2 in gingival tissue of smokers. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2340497. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

Narayan, H., Milne, T., Hussaini, H., Seymour, G., & Rich, A. (2015). Effect of cigarette smoke on oral cells. Journal of Dental Research, 94(Spec Iss B), 2338253. Retrieved from http://www.iadr.org/

Hussaini, H. M., Rich, A. M., Milne, T., Praveen, P. V., & Seymour, G. J. (2015). Co-expression of TLR2 and Treg in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology, 119(3), (pp. e112-e113). doi: 10.1016/j.oooo.2014.07.044

2014

Journal - Research Article

Rich, A. M., Hussaini, H. M., Parachuru, V. P. B., & Seymour, G. J. (2014). Toll-like receptors and cancer, particularly oral squamous cell carcinoma. Frontiers in Immunology, 5, 464. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2014.00464

Parachuru, V. P. B., Coates, D. E., Milne, T. J., Hussaini, H. M., Rich, A. M., & Seymour, G. J. (2014). Forkhead box P3-positive regulatory T-cells and interleukin 17-positive T-helper 17 cells in chronic inflammatory periodontal disease. Journal of Periodontal Research, 49(6), 817-826. doi: 10.1111/jre.12169

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Rich, A., Hussaini, H., Parachuru, P., & Seymour, G. (2014). The tumour microenvironment in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Pathology, 46(Suppl. 1), (pp. S9). doi: 10.1097/01.PAT.0000443428.93240.0b

2013

Journal - Research Article

Sinon, S. H., Rich, A. M., Hussaini, H. M., Yoon, H.-S., Firth, N. A., & Seymour, G. J. (2013). Metastases to the oral region from pleural mesothelioma: Clinicopathologic review. Head & Neck, 35(4), 599-604. doi: 10.1002/hed.21942

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hussaini, H. M., Rich, A. M., Parachuru, V. P., Milne, T., Saleh, A., Zain, R. B., & Seymour, G. J. (2013). T-cell anergy and tolerance patterns in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Dental Research, 92(Spec Iss A), 2704. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

2012

Journal - Research Article

Hussaini, H. M., Angel, C. M., Speight, P. M., Firth, N. A., & Rich, A. M. (2012). A double-clear variant of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland. Head & Neck Pathology, 6(4), 471-475. doi: 10.1007/s12105-012-0350-y

Journal - Research Other

Tawse-Smith, A., Ma, S., Siddiqi, A., Duncan, W. J., Girvan, L., & Hussaini, H. M. (2012). Titanium particles in peri-implant tissues: Surface analysis and histologic response [Case series]. Clinical Advances in Periodontics, 2(4), 232-238. doi: 10.1902/cap.2012.110081

2011

Journal - Research Article

Hussaini, H. M., Waddell, J. N., Girvan, L., West, L. M., Kardos, T. B., Rich, A. M., & Seymour, G. J. (2011). Silver solder ″tattoo,″: A novel form of oral pigmentation identified with the use of field emission scanning electron microscopy and electron dispersive spectrography. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology & Endodontology, 112(4), e6-e10. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2011.03.049

Ng, L. K., Rich, A. M., Hussaini, H. M., Thomson, W. M., Fisher, A. L., Horne, L. S., & Seymour, G. J. (2011). Toll-like receptor 2 is present in the microenvironment of oral squamous cell carcinoma. British Journal of Cancer, 104(3), 460-463. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6606057

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hussaini, H. M., Saleh, A., Parachuru, P., Milne, T., Zain, R., Firth, N., Rich, A., & Seymour, G. (2011). T-cell anergy and tolerance patterns in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Dental Research, 90(Spec Iss B), 102. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Hussaini, H., Rich, A., Firth, N., & Seymour, G. (2011). T cell anergy and immune tolerance patterns in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded oral squamous cell carcinoma and metastatic lymph nodes. New Zealand Dental Journal, 107, (pp. 131). [Abstract]

Praveen, P. V., Rich, A. M., Horne, L., Hussaini, H. M., Heng, N. C. K., Coates, D. E., Milne, T. J., & Seymour, G. J. (2011). Regulatory T-cells and Th17-cells infiltrate periodontal disease tissues. Journal of Dental Research, 90(Spec Iss A), 1429. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

2010

Journal - Research Article

Mohd Bakri, M., Hussaini, H. M., Holmes, A. R., Cannon, R. D., & Rich, A. M. (2010). Revisiting the association between candidal infection and carcinoma, particularly oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2, 5780. doi: 10.3402/jom.v2i0.5780

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hussaini, H. M., Firth, N. A., Speight, P. M., Hunter, L. A., Worthington, J. P., & Rich, A. M. (2010). When three's a crowd: A case of a hybrid odontogenic tumour with malignant transformation. Pathology, 42(Suppl. 1), (pp. S14-S15). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hussaini, H. (2010, May). Identification of metallic substances in oral pigmented lesions using SCM EDS: A case report. Verbal presentation at the Faculty of Dentistry Clinical Excellence Day, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2009

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Greer, P., Hussaini, H. M., Horne, L., Firth, N., & Rich, A. (2009). Expression of cytokeratins in odontogenic tumours. Journal of Dental Research, 88(Spec Iss B), 653. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Ng, L. K., Rich, A. M., Seymour, G. J., Hussaini, H. M., Fisher, A., Horne, L., & Milne, T. J. (2009). TLR2 expression in oral cancer, dysplastic and hyperplastic lesions. Journal of Dental Research, 88(Spec Iss A), 388. Retrieved from http://www.dentalresearch.org

Hussaini, H. M., Horne, L., Firth, N. A., & Rich, A. M. (2009). Increased number of CD25+ FOXP3+ regulatory T-Cells and fas expression on tumour infiltrating lymphocytes within oral squamous cell carcinomas. Pathology, 41(Suppl. 1), (pp. 51). [Abstract]

Sinon, S. H., Hussaini, H. M., Danesh-Meyer, M. J., Horne, L., Firth, N. A., & Rich, A. M. (2009). Solitary Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A focal defect or a beginning of a widespread disease? Pathology, 41(Suppl. 1), (pp. 65). [Abstract]

Ng, L. K., Hussaini, H. M., Rich, A. M., & Seymour, G. J. (2009). TLR2 expression in oral cancer, dysplastic and hyperplastic lesions. Pathology, 41(Suppl. 1), (pp. 64-65). [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Praveen, P. V., Seymour, G. J., Rich, A. M., Horne, L., & Hussaini, H. M. (2009, June). Proinflammatory and immunoregulatory T cells in periodontal disease. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Branch Meeting, Wellington, New Zealand.

Sinon, S. H., Hussaini, H. M., Horne, L., Firth, N. A., & Rich, A. M. (2009, June). Solitary Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A focal defect or a beginning of a widespread disease? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Branch Meeting, Wellington, New Zealand.

Seymour, G. J., Rich, A. M., Firth, N. A., Horne, L., Praveen, P. V., & Hussaini, H. M. (2009, June). Increased number of TLR2+FoxP3+ regulatory T cells and possible contact-dependent association of TLR2 and regulatory T cells in tumour infiltrating lymphocytes within oral squamous cell carcinoma. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Australasian Society for Immunology (NZ ASI) Branch Meeting, Wellington, New Zealand.

2008

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Hussaini, H. M., Sinon, S. H., Horne, L. S., Firth, N. A., & Rich, A. M. (2008, June). Peripheral ameloblastoma: Case report, clinico-pathological review and immunohistological study. Verbal presentation at the Clinical Excellence Symposium of Patient Care, Dunedin, New Zealand.