The article by Dr. Benoit Gareau advocates for the establishment of a dental research institute in Canada, drawing on the success of similar institutions in the United States. The federal government's recent announcement of significant funding for research institutes and networks underscores the importance of promoting research activities and targeting specific scientific objectives. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has 24 research institutes, including the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which receives a substantial portion of its budget from the NIH. The NIDCR's mission has evolved over time to focus on improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health through research, training, and technology transfer. Dr. Gareau highlights the historical context of scientific research in Canada, noting the founding of the National Research Council (NRC) in 1918 and its subsequent reorganization. He emphasizes the need for Canada to be independent in dental research, drawing on the country's successful history in combating dental caries and periodontal disease. The article concludes with a call for the dental profession to recognize the importance of research and development for the future and to take proactive steps to establish a dedicated dental research institute.The article by Dr. Benoit Gareau advocates for the establishment of a dental research institute in Canada, drawing on the success of similar institutions in the United States. The federal government's recent announcement of significant funding for research institutes and networks underscores the importance of promoting research activities and targeting specific scientific objectives. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has 24 research institutes, including the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which receives a substantial portion of its budget from the NIH. The NIDCR's mission has evolved over time to focus on improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health through research, training, and technology transfer. Dr. Gareau highlights the historical context of scientific research in Canada, noting the founding of the National Research Council (NRC) in 1918 and its subsequent reorganization. He emphasizes the need for Canada to be independent in dental research, drawing on the country's successful history in combating dental caries and periodontal disease. The article concludes with a call for the dental profession to recognize the importance of research and development for the future and to take proactive steps to establish a dedicated dental research institute.