Dental Materials & Biomaterials Program
Overview
The Dental Materials & Biomaterials Program at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research advances the discovery, design, and translation of innovative materials, devices, and integrated systems to restore, preserve, and optimize dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health. The program supports basic through translational research, enabling the development of high-performance biomaterials, regenerative platforms, implantable devices, and smart diagnostic tools capable of withstanding the complex mechanical, chemical, and microbial conditions of the oral cavity. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence, the program spans materials science, bioengineering, digital dentistry, imaging, biosensing, intelligent systems, and computational modeling. SBIR/STTR-supported product development and regulatory science integration are encouraged to accelerate clinical adoption, patient-centered innovation, and technology commercialization. Specific topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Functional and smart biomaterials
- Advanced restorative systems and preventive technologies
- Regenerative and multi-tissue repair platforms
- Implantable devices and osseointegrative technologies
- Intraoral biosensing and digital diagnostics
- Digital dentistry and advanced manufacturing
- Digital twins and predictive modeling platforms
- Intelligent systems, robotics, and automation
- Novel and multimodal imaging and performance characterization
- Translational acceleration and data-driven design
- Resilience, accessibility, and user-centric innovation
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