Award
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 5R21DE034124-02
Demystifying DMFT/DMFS: Pragmatic nationwide assessment of dental caries outcomes from NHANES
Recipient
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Award Amount
$191,482.00
Ceiling
$191,482.00
Awarded
May 13, 2026
Identifier
5R21DE034124-02
Award for developing a new nationwide dental caries outcomes index using NHANES data, including validation and software development.
Description
This project aims to develop a comprehensive, nationally-representative index for dental caries outcomes using advanced statistical methods, with the goal of moving beyond traditional indices like DMFT/DMFS. The project includes validation and software development for future use.