IADR Press Releases

Brief Summary of IADR Activities at the 79th World Health Assembly

On Monday, May 18th, the UN Member States of Brazil, Egypt, France, Mauritius, and the Philippines co-hosted a special side event that launched the Global Coalition on Oral Health.

Jun 08, 2026

Advocacy

Science Policy

AADOCR Comments: Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is the leading professional community for multidisciplinary scientists who advance dental, oral, and craniofacial resea

May 05, 2026

Federal Request for Comments

Science Policy

AADOCR Response to Draft NIH Controlled-Access Data Policy and Proposed Revisions to NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is the leading professional community for multidisciplinary scientists who advance dental, oral, and craniofacial resea

May 05, 2026

Federal Request for Comments

Science Policy

AADOCR Response to Draft NIH Controlled-Access Data Policy and Proposed Revisions to NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is the leading professional community for multidisciplinary scientists who advance dental, oral, and craniofacial resea

May 05, 2026

Federal Request for Comments

Science Policy

Use of Animals in Research

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) takes the following position regarding the responsible use of animals in research. 

Apr 07, 2026

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) takes the following position regarding temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). 

Apr 07, 2026

Sugar-sweetened Beverages

Position statement on sugar-sweetened beverages. 

Apr 07, 2026

Science Policy

Sealants

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) takes the following position regarding the use of sealants.

Apr 07, 2026

Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

Given the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dental, oral, and craniofacial research and clinical practice, including applications such as image analysis for early disease detec

Apr 07, 2026

Science Policy

Noma Research

Noma (cancrum oris) is a devastating, gangrenous disease of the mouth and face that predominantly affects children aged 2–6 years living in extreme poverty, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa

Apr 07, 2026

Science Policy