Oral Health for All

NIDCR supports research to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health.
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Hispanic Heritage Month

NIDCR offers health info in Spanish
Clinical trial participant MinFen Lydia Foreman (seated) posed with members of NIDCR’s clinical team (from left to right), physician assistant Rachelle Chung, Drs. Ling Ye and Ayodeji Awopegba, and research nurse Danielle Elangue, at a recent visit.
A Plastic Aligner for a Brittle Tooth Disease

Therapy shows promise for improving alignment and chewing
T. gondii cysts are impenetrable to drugs, remaining permanent residents in human tissue.
Weakening a Stubborn Parasite

Study identifies potential drug targets to fight infection
A man and a young girl are brushing their teeth together in front of a mirror, promoting dental hygiene and bonding.
Fluoride & Dental Health

Fluoride can prevent tooth decay in children and adults

Research at NIDCR

NIDCR Research

NIDCR is the federal government's lead agency for scientific research on dental, oral and craniofacial health and disease.

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Health Information

A woman experiencing jaw pain.
National Pain Awareness Month

Learn about TMDs, a group of disorders that affect the jaw.

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Children's Oral Health

Learn about sealants, fluoride, tooth decay and fillings.

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September 2024