Oral Health for All

NIDCR supports research to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health.
Learn more
Lightbulb
Strategic Plan
Earth Americas
Oral Health in America Report
Memo
Funding Opportunities
Chart Network
Data-Driven Science (DDS) Hub

Dr. Jonathan Burke
Meet NIDCR's New Director

Learn more about Jonathan E. Burke, D.M.D., the new Director of NIDCR, and their role in shaping the future of oral, dental, and craniofacial research

Read more about Meet NIDCR's New Director
An illustration of hands holding up text bubbles
NIDCR Strategic Planning is Underway

NIDCR is developing its 2027–2031 Strategic Plan

Read more about NIDCR Strategic Planning is Underway
Abstract visualization of data flowing across a digital network, shown as colorful interconnected lines and charts on a dark blue background.
Empowering Data-Driven Discovery

Find curated data, tools, and learning resources for dental and craniofacial science in the DDS Hub

Read more about Empowering Data-Driven Discovery

Research at NIDCR

NIDCR Research

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

Learn more

Yamada cancer cell spheroid

Research Topics

Health Information

Woman touching her jaw in pain
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Learn more about osteonecrosis of the jaw and dental health

Read more about Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Magnifying glass with the words "Ask the Expert" inside of it
Ask the Expert: Silver Fillings

NIDCR’s Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque answers frequent questions about silver fillings, also known as dental amalgam

Read more about Ask the Expert: Silver Fillings

Health Topics

All topics

About NIDCR

Dr. Jennifer-Webster Cyriaque

NIDCR Acting Director
Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque

Director's Message

Hear from NIDCR's leadership on important and timely topics relevant to the NIDCR community.

Read Current Message