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There’s a reason we can spot a friend in a sea of people — humans are wired to fixate on faces. We are exceptionally good at recognizing faces by teasing out subtle differences in facial features, like a square jaw, arched brows, or high cheekbones.

NIDCR Strategies to Advance Novel Therapies and Treatments for Dental Structures Think Tank Summary: Remineralization

Date of Event: September 8, 2022, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EST)

Points of Contact

Jason Wan, Ph.D.
Program Director
Mineralized Tissue Physiology Program
NIDCR: (301) 594-9898

NIDCR Strategies to Advance Novel Therapies and Treatments for Dental Structures Think Tank Summary: Restoration

Date of Event: September 7, 2022, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EST)

Building Back Broken Bones

NIDCR scientists found that mice lacking a protein called biglycan developed weak bones that healed poorly from fractures. The findings could inform strategies to better repair fractures and treat disorders marked by bone loss, such as osteoporosis.

NIDCR Head and Neck Cancer Think Tank Summary

Date of Event: January 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (EST)

NIDCR Oral Health Disparities Research Think Tank Summary

Date of Event:

January 19, 2023
1:00–4:30 p.m. (EST)

February 9, 2023,
1:00–4:30 p.m. (EST)

January 19, 2023, 1:00–4:30 p.m. (EST)

February 9, 2023, 1:00–4:30 p.m. (EST)

Highlights from the 2023 AADOCR Annual Meeting

NIDCR leadership, program staff, investigators, and trainees attended the 2023 annual meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and Canadian Association for Dental Research from March 14 to 17. Below are some highlights.

233rd Meeting: May 2023

AGENDA

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Open to the public
Virtual meeting
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How Data Science and Digital Dentistry Can Improve Dental Care

Advances in digital technologies and data science hold promise for improving oral health care and enabling personalized treatment.

Report Reveals Striking Differences in Oral Health Care Across the U.S.

Scientific advances have not been fully translated into accessible oral health care for communities in need. Improving access to safe, affordable, and holistic medical and dental care can mitigate inequities.