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January Council Meeting

View the agenda and videocast of the 241st National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Council Meeting that took place January 21, 2026
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Cracks in the Code: What Really Keeps Teeth Strong

Learn how studying a rare disease uncovered internal structural problems that can make teeth fragile
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Introducing the Data-Driven Science (DDS) Hub!

A collection of resources to accelerate data science research
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Unlocking Better Treatments for Chronic Pain

Learn about potential avenues to study the mechanisms that drive human chronic pain

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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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Learn more about osteonecrosis of the jaw and dental health

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Ask the Expert: Silver Fillings

NIDCR’s Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque answers frequent questions about silver fillings, also known as dental amalgam

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