National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
www.nidcr.nih.gov
The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to improve oral, dental and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information.  We accomplish our mission by:

• Performing and supporting basic and clinical research;
• Conducting and funding research training and career development programs to ensure an adequate number of talented, well-prepared and diverse investigators;
• Coordinating and assisting relevant research and research-related activities among all sectors of the research community;
• Promoting the timely transfer of knowledge gained from research and its implications for health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers.
  
  

National Maternal Child Oral Health Resource Center (NMCOHRC)
www.mchoralhealth.org
The purpose of the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) is to respond to the needs of states and communities in addressing current and emerging public oral health issues. OHRC supports health professionals, program administrators, educators, policymakers, and others with the goal of improving oral health services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The resource center collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies; national and state organizations and associations; and foundations to gather, develop, and share quality and valued information and materials. A fact sheet describing the services of the resource center is available.

childrens dental health project
www.cdhp.org
Founded in 1997, the Children's Dental Health Project is a national non-profit organization with the vision of achieving equity in children's oral health. The Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP) designs and advances research-driven policies and innovative solutions by engaging a broad base of partners committed to children and oral health, including professionals, communities, policymakers and parents.  We work to eliminate barriers to preventing tooth decay to ensure that all children reach their full potential.