The Friends of NIDCR — the organization with one message:
Advancing Oral Health Research for a Better Quality of Life

The Friends of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (FNIDCR), a non-profit 501C3 organization, was established in 1998, for the 50th Anniversary of the NIDCR. The Friends is a broad-based coalition of individuals, academic institutions, dental schools, patient advocate organizations, dental societies 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 over a decade, The Friends of NIDCR has been committed to supporting the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a unique institute in the world that supports research and research training. Our mission is to educate the public and key decision makers about the importance of investing in the NIDCR.

The Leading Voice for Oral Health Stakeholders

What's New [December 21, 2011]: Read our December eNews Update – NIDCR funding and our Annual Conference wrap-up. [December 19, 2011]: Friends of NIDCR sends letter to President Obama advocating for more robust NIDCR FY13 funding. [December 16, 2011]: NIDCR Sees FY'12 Increase amid Tough Budget Climate [December 7, 2011]: Annual Conference & Awards: A Day of Learning & Fulfillment! See lots of photos! [October 30, 2011]: Read our October Update eNews: Conference, Funding, Research and more! [August 23, 2011] FNIDCR Creates "FY2012 NIH/NIDCR Fact Sheet: The Value of Medical Research to All Americans" [August 20, 2011] 2011 Annual Conference & Awards to be held at National Press Club, Tuesday, December 6. Click for more details! [June 20, 2011] Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz (PA-13) joins Oral Health Caucus, brings membership to 23! [June 15, 2011] "FNIDCR applauds Casey-Burr Letter signed by 41 senate colleagues in support of investment in NIH" [May 23, 2011] FNIDCR Applauds Lawmakers’ Effort to Save CDC's Division of Oral Health. [April 25, 2011] First Town Hall Seminar a success! [April 26, 2011] FNIDCR Welcomes its new President Christian Stohler and new board members [Feb 8, 2011] NIH Targeted for $1Billion Cut! [Jan. 27, 2011] FNIDCR objects to CDC Oral Health Division proposed move

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