Research Vignettes

Far from random groupings of cells, microbiome communities in human dental plaque are well-organized. | Jessica Mark Welch, ADA Forsyth Institute

Exploring the Mouth’s Microbial Wonders

Research reveals how oral microbes shape health.

Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteria (purple) in a human colorectal cancer tumor. | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | NINDS

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body

NIDCR illuminates the oral-systemic connection.

A colorized scanning electron micrograph of a human oral squamous carcinoma cell, the most common form of head and neck cancer. | Wellcome Collection

Facing Cancer Head-On

Research aims to bring better solutions for head and neck cancer.

Compared to healthy gum tissue (left), chronic periodontal disease (right) is marked by a buildup of unhealthy bacteria and large numbers of immune cells, leading to severe inflammation and bone loss. ǀ NIDCR/NIH

Probing Periodontal Disease

NIDCR’s progress to understand a common condition.

Big Hopes for Little Teeth

Big Hopes for Little Teeth

NIDCR research brings healthy smiles to children.

Past and present trainees share their stories.

The Trainee Journey

Past and present trainees share their stories.

NIDCR-supported research aims to repair damaged salivary glands and restore saliva flow

Turning the Tap Back On

Scientists aim to repair damaged glands and restore saliva flow.

Temporomandibular disorders are twice as common in women as in men, especially in women between 35 and 44 years old. | Adobe

Looking Forward to Greater Impact on TMDs

Building a patient-centric research focus.

Fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright research offers hope, answers.

A Quarter-Century Scientific Quest

Fibrous dysplasia/McCune-Albright research offers hope, answers.

Legacies of the Pandemic

Legacies of the Pandemic

COVID-19 thrusts NIDCR research into the spotlight.

Decades of research are helping decipher craniofacial disorders.

Cracking the Code to the Human Face

Decades of research are helping decipher craniofacial disorders.

NIDCR at 75

NIDCR at 75

Building a patient-centric research focus.