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Hospital-Based Dentist, Staff Clinician

The Office of the Clinical Director, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health, invites applications from well-qualified hospital-based Dentists for a full-time (up to) 4-year renewable Staff Clinician position. 

Why Aging Matters for Bone Healing: New Clues from the Rib

A resected rib in a young person can grow back with surprising ease—even if a large piece is missing. This remarkable healing ability was observed by Janice S. Lee, principal investigator of the Craniofacial Anomalies and Regeneration Section and Clinical Director at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), during reconstructive surgeries on young patients born with craniofacial anomalies. However, this regenerative capacity diminishes with age, as the body’s ability to repair bone declines dramatically over time.

Temporomandibular Disorders and Jaw Pain

The most common cause of jaw pain is a group of conditions called temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). These disorders can lead to ongoing or repeated pain and difficulty moving the jaw, affecting the joint, nearby muscles, and supporting tissues. In addition, TMDs can occur alone, or with other medical conditions such as migraines, back pain, sleep problems, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. While research on TMDs is ongoing, larger nationwide longitudinal studies are needed to better understand TMDs and how they affect people.