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Our Jaw Shape May Foretell Risk of Temporomandibular Disorders

In Brief:

  • An NIDCR-supported study showed that a smaller lower jawbone may strain the jaw joint and could predict a person’s risk of painful jaw problems.
  • The findings may help explain why women and people with a certain form of overbite, who typically have smaller jaws, are more likely to develop temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
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NIDCR FY 2025 Interim Funding Policy

Underlying NIDCR’s Financial Management Plan is the institute’s goal to provide stable levels of support for high quality scientific research and research training.

NIDCR is currently operating under the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-83) signed by President Biden on September 26, 2024. This act continues government operations through December 20, 2024, at the fiscal year 2024 enacted level, with no reduction.

Advancing Precision Imaging for Enhanced Diagnosis and Treatment for Oral Lesions

Background

Cancer in the mouth and back of the throat is notoriously difficult to detect. The suspicious tissues, or oral lesions, often resemble mouth sores or patches from other common or harmless conditions, posing a challenge for clinicians to identify. The gold standard for screening is to biopsy the lesions, a technique that has low specificity and sensitivity and that can cause pain and dysfunction in patients. These limitations can delay detection and diagnosis.

NIDCR Award for Sustaining Outstanding Achievement in Research (SOAR)

Background

Mid-career investigators who demonstrate exceptional research productivity, mentorship, and professional service to the research community are crucial in driving the dental, oral, craniofacial field. Long term grant support will help propel these investigators’ careers and allow them to embark on ambitious projects that break new ground or take previous discoveries into unexplored directions.