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During World War II, rampant tooth decay disqualified nearly 20% of military recruits from service. To address this issue, President Harry Truman signed legislation on June 24, 1948, to create what would eventually become the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The institute is celebrating its anniversary throughout the year by highlighting its past accomplishments and presenting its vision for the future.

The 237th meeting of the National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Research Council will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10 a.m. as a virtual event that will be streamed online via NIH webcast.

View the meeting agenda

Learn what it’s like to work in a lab at NIDCR.

The United States Senate introduced and passed with unanimous support a resolution recognizing NIDCR’s 75th anniversa