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Chinese Division is Founded
NIDR is renamed NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
Russian Section is Founded
Education Research Group Established
The IADR Opens New Headquarters in Alexandria, VA
Frencken Presents Atraumatic Restorative Treatment Model
The atraumatic restorative treatment utilizes hand instruments and adhesive filling material to remove recalcified tooth tissue and restore the cavity. As this technique doesn’t use electricity, it makes restorative oral care more accessible, specifically in underdeveloped countries.