NIDCR News 2015

As part of the budget planning process for Fiscal Year 2017, NIDCR identified topical themes for development into research initiatives. During this process, we welcomed input from our scientific advisory boards, the extramural community, interested organizations, and the public at large.

Many of the estimated 280,000 Americ ans who have survived oral cancer treatments contend with disabling dry mouth as a result of radiation therapy aimed at their mouth and throat.

In 1933, a radiologist named William A. Jones coined the term cherubism to describe a rare inflammatory bone condition of the jaw after he observed three members of a family with swollen cheeks and upturned eyes.

An NIDCR-supported scientist’s long-term research focus on a rare genetic condition has led to discoveries that apply to more common diseases.