National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

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https://www.nidcr.nih.gov

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) Established in 1948 by the signing of the National Dental Research Act, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is the federal government's lead agency for scientific research on dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease. NIDCR is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Our Mission

NIDCR Intramural Researchers

Our mission is to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health through research and research training, and by promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research to the public.

How We Accomplish Our Mission

NIDCR-supported scientists conduct basic, translational, and clinical research. Among the areas of study are oral cancer, orofacial pain, tooth decay, periodontal disease, salivary gland dysfunction, craniofacial development and disorders, and the oral complications of systemic diseases.
NIDCR supports research training and career development programs for individuals at various stages of their careers, from high school students to independent scientists.
NIDCR shares research findings with the public, health care professionals, researchers, and policy makers. Institute staff also produce health information for consumers as well as dentists, physicians, and other health care providers.

NIDCR is the federal government's lead agency for scientific research on dental, oral and craniofacial health and disease.

Mission

The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

We accomplish our mission by:

Performing and supporting basic, translational, and clinical research;
Conducting and funding research training and career development programs to ensure an adequate number of talented, well-prepared, and diverse investigators;
Coordinating and assisting relevant research and research-related activities among all sectors of the research community;
Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research and its implications for health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers.

Contact Directory

Contact NIDCR

Health Information
For information about dental, oral, and craniofacial health, or if you need information in a language other than English, please contact NIDCR’s National Oral Health Information Center at:

Telephone: 1-866-232-4528
E-mail: [email protected]

Information specialists are available to respond to inquiries Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.

You may also visit the Health Info section of the NIDCR website to find answers to health-related questions and view, download or order publications.

Please note: NIDCR is a research institution. We do not provide dental care or referrals for the general public. For dental or medical advice, we urge you to visit a qualified dentist or physician. Please visit our web page on Finding Dental Care for suggestions about finding reduced-cost dental treatment or referrals or second opinions.

Please do not submit personally identifiable information, personal health information, or other sensitive information via e-mail.

Media Inquiries
If you are a member of the press and require assistance, please contact the NIDCR National Oral Health Information Center at:

Telephone: 1-866-232-4528
E-mail: NIDCR Press

Training and Career Development Information
Please visit the Careers & Training section of the NIDCR website to learn about NIDCR’s research training and career development opportunities.

For additional information about NIDCR extramural fellowships and career development opportunities, contact the Research Training & Career Development Branch.

For more information about training opportunities in NIDCR laboratories and on the NIH campus, contact Dr. Belinda Hauser, (301) 451-6492.

Research Grants and Funding Information
To contact an NIDCR program director to discuss scientific topics and funding mechanisms, please see Grants & Funding.

For information about the scientific peer review of applications, contact the Scientific Review Branch.

Contact the Grants Management Branch for information about administrative and fiscal issues related to NIDCR grants and cooperative agreements.

Staff Directory
To contact a specific staff member within the NIDCR, you may search the NIH staff directory.

Website Questions
Please send comments or questions about the NIDCR website to:
[email protected]