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DOC Patient Health & Epidemiology Program

Overview

The Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial (DOC) Patient Health and Epidemiology Program focuses on advancing prevention, diagnosis, and clinical management of DOC diseases and conditions. This program supports rigorous applied study designs, statistical analyses, and methodology development with a high potential to impact patient and population health. Examples of supported research include:

Clinical Operations Support

The Clinical Operations Support page provides a clear overview of the core services offered by the Office of the Clinical Director to support clinical, administrative, and research excellence at NIDCR. This resource is designed to help staff, clinicians, and researchers easily access essential CORE support functions, including:

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Overview

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a condition that occurs when the bone of the jaw dies and may become exposed in the oral cavity.

Most cases of ONJ occur after a dental procedure, such as a dental extraction.

Causes

There are several possible causes of osteonecrosis of the jaw:

Temporomandibular Disorders

Overview

Woman touching her jaw

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a set of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and affect the function of the temporomandibular (jaw) joint and surrounding tissues. An estimated 5% –10% of the U.S. population has some form of TMD. These conditions are twice as common in women than in men.