Alexandria, VA – The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research bestowed Honorary Membership to the Honorable Ben Cardin. Cardin, U.S. Senator from Maryland, was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the 54th Annual Meeting of the AADOCR, which was held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 12-15, 2025 in New York, NY.
Senator Cardin was the lead sponsor of a resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the NIDCR that passed the Senate earlier this year. His championship of the bill is what helped it gain bipartisan support in the Senate, traction with the committees of jurisdiction, and ultimately passage. He has also been a staunch supporter of oral health research, awareness, and expanded access to dental care for decades.
Honorary Members are non-members, selected based on the candidate’s significant contribution to, or support of, dental, oral, or craniofacial research.
About AADOCR
The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research to advance health and well-being. AADOCR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. AADOCR is the largest division of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research. Learn more at www.aadocr.org.
