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

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Science Policy

IADR Statement on the Global Impact of 2025 U.S. Administration Policies

IADR urges an evidence-based, internationally engaged policy posture from the U.S.

Dec 18, 2025

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International

IADR Welcomes the Adoption of the UN Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health

The International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) welcomes the adoption of the Political Decla

Dec 16, 2025

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International

Science Policy

COP6 Decision on Dental Amalgam Secures an Equity-focused, Patient-centred Approach

Geneva, 7 November 2025 — A landmark decision was reached at the Sixth Conference of the Parties (COP6) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, where Parties agreed to set 2034 as t

Nov 07, 2025

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International

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AADOCR Statement on Executive Order Politicizing NIH Grant Review

Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) strongly opposes the Trump administration’s Executive Order “Improving Over

Aug 12, 2025

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On the Hill

AADOCR Statement on International Student Visa Interviews Pause

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) strongly opposes the Trump Administration’s recent decision to pause new international student visa interviews to allow

Jun 11, 2025

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AADOCR Announces New SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award

AADOCR and the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) Alumni Association are pleased to announce the AADOCR SCADA/Dentsply Sirona Research Award.

May 30, 2025

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Award

AADOCR Statement on FDA Initial Action on Fluoride Supplements

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is initiating action to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market.

May 13, 2025

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Science Policy

AADOCR Statement on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Proposal

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) strongly opposes the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget request released on Friday.

May 06, 2025

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AADOCR Urges Congress to Reject White House Budget, Preserve Independent NIDCR

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) released the following statement today in response to President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, which include

May 06, 2025

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