The Forsyth Institute, a world-renowned research center in science and health, is seeking qualified individuals as volunteers for many clinical research studies. Forsyth's team of dentists, research scientists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and laboratory staff all work together with study volunteers to learn more about oral health and wellness.
Forsyth clinical research studies need both healthy people and those with oral health problems. Each study has unique eligibility requirements, call 617.892.8242 for a pre-screening interview to see if you meet requirements for a study.
Forsyth conducts research to learn more about oral health and disease prevention. Taking part in a clinical research study is a voluntary way to help. Our research is important because it can lead to:
If you choose to participate in a research study be sure to ask questions and learn as much as you can. You should ask:
Research is not treatment. In some instances study participants may receive stipends and/or dental services related to the research study.
To learn more about governmental policies related to research you can contact the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Office for Human Research Protections at 866-447-4777. Or visit the Office via the Web at www.hhs.gov/ohrp.
Forsyth has a rich and varied history of influential contributions to the sciences of oral biology and clinical investigation. Forsyth directs modern clinical and laboratory facilities toward pursuit of questions relevant to the protection of both oral and systemic health.
Results of clinical studies at Forsyth have led to a wide array of discoveries, including the development of localized drug delivery products for periodontal therapy, investigation of systemic antibiotics in oral therapy, new and improved dental adhesives, improved diagnostic techniques, introduction of light as a therapeutic modality, improvement of local anesthetics and testing of agents that stimulate bone growth.
