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In the early 1900s, scientists began investigating the impact of local water on oral health. By the 1940s, it was clear that people whose drinking water naturally contained higher levels of fluoride had fewer cavities.

This year, NIDCR and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) observed 75 years as NIH institutes. To commemorate this milestone, the two institutes paired up to host the NHLBI and NIDCR Joint 75th Anniversary Symposium: The Science that Unites Us on May 22, 2024. The symposium covered the institutes’ histories, notable accomplishments, and overlapping areas of research.