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The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research,
research training, and the dissemination of health information. We accomplish
our mission by:
- Performing and supporting basic and clinical research;
- Conducting and funding research training and career
development programs to ensure an adequate number
of talented, well-prepared and diverse investigators;
- Coordinating and assisting relevant research and
research-related activities among all sectors of
the research community;
- Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained
from research and its implications for health to
the public, health professionals, researchers, and
policy-makers.
In our efforts to improve the oral, dental and craniofacial health of
the public, we will prioritize scientific opportunities on the basis
of their potential impact to improve health, the readiness of the scientific
community to accomplish them, and their alignment with the following
core values:
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Our programs and activities
to support research, research training, and information
dissemination will be driven by science. |
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Our resources and programs
will be managed, conducted, and evaluated in a
manner that upholds the trust placed in us by the
public. |
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Our programs and actions
will aim to improve the oral health of all people
and eliminate health disparities. |
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