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NIDCR Strategic Plan 2021-2026

Update

This strategic plan was launched on January 7, 2022, and is being implemented through 2026. NIH updated the strategic plan on May 20, 2025, to ensure it is aligned with the current administration’s priorities and complies with this administration’s executive orders.

Explore the Future of Dental & Craniofacial Research

Learn about the research priorities and strategic initiatives from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Download the full strategic plan to explore key areas shaping the future of dental and craniofacial science.

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