American Association For Dental Oral And Craniofacial Research

Government affairs and science policy: this program studies national affairs and their possible effect on dental research, and provides advice to the council and board of directors on developments that might affect dental research. The program also helps to inform members of congress on issues of importance to dental research and to dental scientists.

Awards, grants, and fellowships: relate to activities involved in awarding grants, fellowships and/or awards to qualified individuals. It also relates to promoting activities in areas where there is limited association presence.

Journal of dental research and publishing: relates to the activity involved with the publication of the journal of dental research (jdr), jdr clinical & translational research, and advances in dental research. Based on a memorandum of understanding, revenues and expenses are split 50/50 between the association and iadr. Many of the publication costs are outsourced and net revenues are returned to the association in the form of royalty income.

Membership services and other programs: relates to services provided to members, including the online community and publication and distribution of the newsletter. Other programs include miscellaneous sponsorships and support of programs consistent with the mission of the association.