National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (U.S.)

**Definition:** Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It seeks to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information by conducting and supporting basic and clinical research. It was established in 1948 as the National Institute of Dental Research and re-named in 1998 as the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.409.418.750.600.650.496.445 - N03.540.052.750.445 - N03.540.348.500.500.600.650.496.445

**Synonyms:** - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - NIDCR - NIDR