Mission

The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

We accomplish our mission by:

• Performing and supporting basic, translational, and clinical research;
• Conducting and funding research training and career development programs to ensure an adequate number of talented, well-prepared, and diverse investigators;
• Coordinating and assisting relevant research and research-related activities among all sectors of the research community;
• Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research and its implications for health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers.