National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 16, 1948 (1948-09-16)
JurisdictionUnited States Government
Annual budget$485 m USD (2020)
Agency executive
Parent agencyDepartment of Health and Human Services
Websitewww.nidcr.nih.gov

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is a branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The institute aims to improve the oral, dental, and craniofacial health through research and the distribution of important health information to the American people.