Clinical Trials Program

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is committed to identifying effective preventive, diagnostic, and treatment approaches for dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases and disorders. To advance these efforts, the institute supports well-designed and well-executed clinical trials (Phase I, II, III, and IV) that test interventions and have the potential to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health. These trials should provide scientific evidence that can be used for establishing or changing the standard of care, or for consideration of a change in health care policy.