The ADA Forsyth Institute

The ADA Forsyth Institute Welcome to The ADA Forsyth Institute, the only independent research institute in the country specializing

Founded in 1910 as a dental infirmary for disadvantaged children, the Forsyth Institute has a proud history of not just meeting the oral health needs of kids – but exceeding the traditional limits of oral medicine. In the mid-1900s, researchers at Boston-based Forsyth revolutionized the oral health profession when they discovered the connections between dental decay and bacteria. Building on these revelations, the Institute has become an independent research organization dedicated to advancing human health and well being through scientific discovery and education. Although our hallmark is the study of oral health, our focus has widened over time to include the investigation of such diverse areas as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and regenerative medicine. We have adopted this multidisciplinary research approach in order to analyze and prevent the severe systemic ramifications of oral infections. The world's most trusted authority in our field, we have a reputation for redefining convention – and we've made a century-long commitment to the community. Our work has inspired our profession to re-examine the scientific basis for oral disease. Today, the gifted scholars from around the globe who join our quest are dedicated to achieving a new generation of breakthroughs in oral health and disease prevention. Forsyth, an independent non-profit organization, is affiliated with Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School and has collaborations with university and research organizations around the world.

Closing , American Dental Association 2025-26 President Dr. Richard Rosato laid out his vision for the future of oral h...
10/11/2025

Closing , American Dental Association 2025-26 President Dr. Richard Rosato laid out his vision for the future of oral health for the next 25 years. Drawing on meaningful experiences both personal and professional, he illuminated crucial opportunities to connect dental care with overall health care.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor OraBio and our many other sponsors for their support of dentech!

Today’s keynote speaker Dai Feng of CareCapital Group delivered thoughtful commentary on the startup journey of a clinic...
10/10/2025

Today’s keynote speaker Dai Feng of CareCapital Group delivered thoughtful commentary on the startup journey of a clinician-scientist.

Invoking a transcendentalist spirit, he emphasized the importance of self-confidence as a critical element of success.

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio

Today’s panel discussions at centered on innovation and investment. The morning’s opening panel welcomed academic dean...
10/10/2025

Today’s panel discussions at centered on innovation and investment.

The morning’s opening panel welcomed academic deans from across the globe to discuss their innovative approaches to dental education, training, and care.

Then, Prof. Ben Wu joined a pair of longtime friends and collaborators Michael Greeley and Prof. Michael Cima to discuss cutting-edge tech converging with powerful investment strategy.

The day’s final panel widened the lens on investment and innovation crossover as featured oral health leaders shared how they are putting proactive, preventive care into action through creative strategies.

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio

10/10/2025

convenes every component of the oral health ecosystem — research, tech development, capital, and advocacy — in one room. When we bring everyone together, conversations that shape the future of oral health follow.

Check out our Day 1 highlights from another exciting dentech conference! Stay tuned for Day 2 when we announce the results of the 2025 Pitch Competition.



Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio , and our many other sponsors for their support of dentech!

In a powerful keynote address at , American Dental Association President Dr. Brett Kessler spoke about the importance o...
10/10/2025

In a powerful keynote address at , American Dental Association President Dr. Brett Kessler spoke about the importance of the mouth-body connection and how it presents new opportunities for dentists to make a difference.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio , and our many other sponsors for their support of dentech!

We were pleased to welcome JLL Managing Director and MassBio Board Member Robert Coughlin to the stage as he delivered...
10/10/2025

We were pleased to welcome JLL Managing Director and MassBio Board Member Robert Coughlin to the stage as he delivered his personal story of advocating for patients and the development of life-changing therapies.

Coughlin and JLL joined forces with ADA Forsyth last year in constructing ADA Forsyth’s new headquarters in Somerville, Massachusetts, enabling more groundbreaking discoveries in oral health.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio , and our many other sponsors for their support of dentech!

The first two panel discussions of featured passionate conversations about medical-dental integration, with a focus on...
10/10/2025

The first two panel discussions of featured passionate conversations about medical-dental integration, with a focus on the changemakers at the center of innovation in oral health.

Panel 1: Oral Health Innovation in a New Climate

James Schulz – Moderator; SVP, Government & Public Affairs, ADA

Robert “Bob” Coughlin – Board of Directors, MassBio

Dr. Maria Ryan – EVP & Chief Clinical Officer, Colgate-Palmolive

Dr. Christopher Fox – CEO, IADR

Dr. Daniel Croley – Chief Dental Officer, Delta Dental of California and Affiliates

Panel 2: Oral/Medical Integration – The Real Actions

Dr. Brett Kessler – Moderator; President, ADA

Stephen E. Thorne – Founder & CEO, PDS Health

David Kochman – Senior VP, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Henry Schein

Dr. Edward Shellard – CEO, United Concordia Dental

Dr. Wenyuan Shi – CEO, ADA Forsyth Institute

Azeem Mallick – VP, Enterprise Strategic Partners, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio , and our many other sponsors for their support of dentech!

Last night, we welcomed VIPs comprising of, oral health innovators, business leaders and investors to Somerville, Massac...
10/09/2025

Last night, we welcomed VIPs comprising of, oral health innovators, business leaders and investors to Somerville, Massachusetts, as we prepare to open !

The next two days will bring exciting opportunities and connections as we gather the most
influential figures in the oral health innovation ecosystem.

dentech 2025 would not be possible without our Platinum Sponsor, OraBio.

The wait is almost over! dentech 2025 kicks off tomorrow—and we couldn’t be more excited.An event of this scale and impa...
10/08/2025

The wait is almost over! dentech 2025 kicks off tomorrow—and we couldn’t be more excited.

An event of this scale and impact would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors, whose partnership helps us continue building an exciting future for oral health innovation.

We’re proud to highlight the amazing organizations supporting dentech 2025!

Platinum
OraBio

Gold
- Colgate
- Henry Schein, Inc.
- PDS Health
- United Concordia Dental
- Young Innovations

Silver
- CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
- Septodont

Bronze
- Angel Aligner
- Crest Oral-B for Dental Professionals
- Crispr AFI
- Hyfinity Investments
- Kenvue
- Perkins Coie LLP
- Synchrony / CareCredit
- VVARDIS
- Voyager Dental

Friends of ADA Forsyth
- Dental Innovation Alliance
- Elevate Oral Care
- International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
- MassBio
- OnPharma
- Patterson Dental
- Revere Partners
- Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
- usmile

10/06/2025

We are thrilled to announce PDS Health as a Gold sponsor of dentech 2025!

For more than 30 years, PDS Health has helped dental providers deliver exceptional care. Along the way, they saw what research continues to confirm: oral health reveals early signs of chronic disease and plays a critical role in overall health. Health care is changing, and PDS Health is leading the way in MDI.

In-person registration is sold out, but you can still join us virtually! Explore sponsorship opportunities and register for dentech here: https://forsyth.org/events-courses/dentech/

This year’s Forsyth Student Scholars, a group of talented Massachusetts high school students, spent the summer immersed ...
10/03/2025

This year’s Forsyth Student Scholars, a group of talented Massachusetts high school students, spent the summer immersed in science at ADA Forsyth 🧪

Participants gained hands-on experience in the lab and learned directly from AFI’s world-renowned scientists. The program, supported by an R25 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), afforded Scholars the opportunity to master new lab techniques, work side by side with researchers, and even create their own bacteria art.

The summer culminated with each Scholar presenting the findings from their research projects, conducted under the mentorship of Forsyth Student Scholars director Takamitsu Maruyama and fellow Principal Investigators Wei Hsu, Batbileg Bor, Chengji Zhou, Hakan Karaaslan, and Yulong Zhang.

This year’s Student Scholars join an impressive pool of alumni dating back to 1993:
️- 95% complete a 4-year college degree
- 53% earn a graduate, medical, dental, or professional degree
- 86% work in a science-related field

At ADA Forsyth, we love engaging with our community and inspiring the next generation of scientists and oral health leaders. The Forsyth Student Scholars program is just one example of AFI’s track record in leadership and innovation.

Get the full story here: https://forsyth.org/forsyth-student-scholars-2025-think-like-a-scientist/

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02142

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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