DOCTRC

Timeline Display Date
2017

In March, NIDCR launched the Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Consortium (DOCTRC). The consortium aims to leverage a variety of strategies to regrow and restore function to dental, oral, and craniofacial tissues, including gums, bone, skin, nerves, and salivary glands. 

Illustration of a face divided into two halves. The left half is shown with skin while the right half shows the face as it would appear without any skin.

Illustration of a face divided into two halves. The left half is shown with skin while the right half shows the face as it would appear without any skin. 

Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration Consortium
Edward Hamppand Trench Mouth
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