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2008–2009 ADA
Research Agenda
An important role of the American Dental Association in scientific research is to serve as a facilitator of the national dental research effort, including promotion of adequate funding for the research, research training and science transfer programs conducted by the ADA Foundation, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research  , the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , and other national foundations and institutions that support or conduct research related to the oral health sciences. In fulfilling this function, it is essential that the ADA work closely with the International and American Associations for Dental Research , the American Dental Education Association , professional specialty groups, government agencies and industry.
The ADA should maintain scientific expertise on its staff and in the Research Institute (RI) to conduct, evaluate and anticipate new research of importance to the practitioner; to test new methodologies, develop standards and establish guidelines for acceptance of various dental products; to resolve issues relative to acceptance and safety; and to address other critical issues. The RI and the Paffenbarger Research Center (PRC) serve as models of effective public and private collaboration, and should continue their research on technologies and materials of greatest benefit to the public and the profession. As needed, other research should be conducted through extramural contractual arrangements.
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