The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), founded on September 16, 1948, is a branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health located in Bethesda, Maryland. Its core mission is to enhance oral, dental, and craniofacial health through rigorous research and the dissemination of vital health information. NIDCR focuses on a wide range of health issues including oral cancer, the oral-systemic health connection, and head and neck cancer, aiming to provide innovative solutions and improve public health outcomes.
Notable figures affiliated with NIDCR include its current director, Rena D'Souza. The institute operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and had an annual budget of $485 million in 2020. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, NIDCR has made significant strides in understanding and addressing complex health issues, thereby impacting millions of lives through its research initiatives and public health campaigns.

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Organizations similar to National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research include Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Niaid, National Cancer Institute and Ninds.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research was founded in 1948.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's headquarters is located in Bethesda, MD, US.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has 375 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.