National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR at NIH) Email Format
Research ServicesMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) acts as the federal government's lead agency for scientific study of dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease. It operates within the National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based in Bethesda, Maryland. As a mid-sized federal research organization, NIDCR supports a broad program of investigations across its fields of focus. Its work serves researchers, clinicians, and policymakers who rely on evidence to understand conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, and facial structures and to guide care and public health decision-making. By conducting and coordinating both foundational and applied research, NIDCR contributes to the knowledge base that informs clinical practice and health strategies in dental and craniofacial health.