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Health Information

For information about dental, oral, and craniofacial health, or if you need information in a language other than English, please contact NIDCR’s National Oral Health Information Center at:

Telephone: 1-866-232-4528 Email: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov

Information specialists are available to respond to phone inquiries Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.

Please note: NIDCR is a research institution. We do not provide dental care or referrals for the general public. For dental or medical advice, we urge you to visit a qualified dentist or physician. Please visit our webpage on Finding Dental Care for suggestions about finding reduced-cost dental treatment, referrals, or second opinions.

Please do not submit personally identifiable information, personal health information, or other sensitive information via email.

Training and Career Development Information

For more information about training opportunities in NIDCR intramural research laboratories and on the NIH campus, contact Dr. Belinda Hauser at (301) 451-6492.

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For members of the public who wish to request information on a topic, please fill out the Ask NIH form.

We cannot provide personalized medical advice. Contact your medical care providers for answers to personal health questions.

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