New study supports the effectiveness of the ForsythKids school-based dental program for reducing untreated tooth decay
In a longitudinal study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers analyzed untreated decay in a cohort of nearly 7,000 children enrolled in the ForsythKids preventive dentistry program. Over the course of six years, the percentage of children with untreated cavities in the program decreased from 39 to 19 […]
(March 31, 2021)
Forsyth now offers orthodontic services
The Forsyth Institute is pleased to offer a full range of orthodontic services through our in-house dental clinic, the Forsyth Faculty Associates, located in the Kendall Square neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Tingxi Wu, director of orthodontic and craniofacial development research at Forsyth, is now accepting patients through Forsyth Faculty Associates. In additional to orthodontic […] (Feb 24, 2021)
Periodontal disease increases risk of major cardiovascular events
People with periodontitis are at higher risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events, according to new research from Forsyth Institute and Harvard University scientists and colleagues. In a longitudinal study published recently in the Journal of Periodontology, Dr. Thomas Van Dyke, Senior Member of Staff at Forsyth, Dr. Ahmed Tawakol of Massachusetts General Hospital, and their […] (Feb 21, 2021)
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Events
An Evening with the Forsyth Institute
Save the date for an evening with the Forsyth Institute: June 17th, 2021, 6-7PM EST, via Zoom Learn the latest from Forsyth scientists working on saliva diagnostics, the oral microbiome, tooth development, and more Hear how the ForsythKids team is continuing to provide dental care to communities in need amidst the pandemic Enjoy a presentation from […]
