Friends of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

The Friends of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (FNIDCR), a non-profit 501 C3 organization, was established in 1998 on the 50th Anniversary of the NIDCR. FNIDCR is a broad-based coalition of individuals, institutions and corporations who understand the critical importance of dental, oral and craniofacial research to the better health and well-being of society.

The mission of FNIDCR is to educate the public and key decision makers about the importance of investing in the NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research).

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.

What's New

[April 15, 2008] E-News, April Issue.
[April 12, 2008] U.S. Representatives Obey & Simpson visit NIH.
[March 12, 2008] See the Winter 08 issue of Oral Health Research newsletter.
[February 8, 2008] Oral Health Patient Advocacy Groups to Meet in Washington DC, April 21-23.
[February 8, 2008] FY09 Funding of NIH & NIDCR Drops Again!
[February 7, 2008] Get the latest information on NIDCR's 60th Anniversary Celebration. Also, see a collection of photos highlighting NIDCR's history.
[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.
[December 11, 2007] Research and Education Kickoff NIDCR 60th Birthday Year at DC Annual Gala