Welcome to FNIDCR
Advancing Oral Health Research for a Better Quality of Life
The Friends of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a non-profit organization, was established in 1998, for the 50th Anniversary of the NIDCR. The Friends is a broad-based coalition of individuals, institutions and corporations who understand the critical importance of dental, oral and craniofacial research to the health and well-being of people in the U.S. and globally.
For a decade, the Friends have been committed to supporting the NIDCR, a unique institute in the world that supports research and research training. Our membership accomplishes this through a variety of programs and initiatives that are complementary to the work of the NIDCR.
A Coalition of Members
- Patient Advocate Organizations know that research will improve the treatment and care of individuals with oral health diseases and conditions;
- Corporations understand the importance of supporting the basic research that the NIDCR conducts, as well as learning more about opportunities for technology transfer;
- Dental Schools recognize that the NIDCR is the intellectual basis for their professional discipline;
- Dental Societies appreciate the strength and effectiveness of a group of organizations speaking as one cohesive voice;
- Individuals, including past Grantees and current & past NIDCR Employees, all want to support and give back to the Institute as a token of their appreciation.
The Leading Voice for Oral Health Stakeholders
What's New
- [Nov 1, 2008] NIDCR Funding Update:
- [Oct 30, 2008] See the Fall 08 issue of Oral Health Research newsletter.
- [September 5, 2008] E-News, September Issue: NIDCR Appropriations - Possible Supplemental Package? And more!
- [August 9, 2008] Dr. Harald Löe, Past Director of NIDCR (1983-1994), passed away on August 9 at his home in Norway.
- [July 15, 2008] President Bush sends greetings to NIDCR 60th Anniversary -- a huge success!
- [July 15, 2008] House Places NIDCR Funding at $403 Million
- [April 23, 2008] Oral Health Patient Advocacy Groups Meet in Washington DC, April 21-23.
- [April 12, 2008] U.S. Representatives Obey & Simpson visit NIH.
- [February 8, 2008] FY09 Funding of NIH & NIDCR Drops Again!
- [February 7, 2008] Learn about NIDCR's research, evaluating the prognostic value of TP53 mutations for head-and-neck cancer patients.
- [February 7, 2008] National Children’s Dental Health Month. Read “It Shouldn’t Hurt to Smile,” an editorial by Congressman Mike Simpson on the importance of oral healthcare.

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