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Forsyth officers visit Forsyth family burial site to honor unique request and tradition.

The Forsyth Institute is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in Kendall Square, a global biotech hub. Kendall Square offers a captivating spirit of innovation along with a plethora of restaurants to dine at, sights to see, and activities to enjoy.

Dr. Mark Burhenne’s journey to functional dentistry started in a hotel room. He and his wife were headed to drop off their oldest daughter at college. Instead of getting a good night’s sleep, Burhenne’s daughters were kept awake by constant snoring. Their parents were woken up repeatedly with pillows to the face. Burhenne and his…

Thousands of different types of bacteria can be found inside our mouths. Scientists at Forsyth believe these microbes are more than just idle passengers—they’re active partners in our health. Investigating bacteria in the oral cavity is now a major frontier of biomedical research, leading us to a deeper understanding of tooth decay, overall health, and…

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools, it removed access for thousands of children who rely on school-based health programs to receive regular dental care. The consequences of that disruption are only beginning to be understood and will likely have lasting effects on oral and overall health. The ForsythKids team has witnessed these consequences first-hand.…

The Forsyth Institute has been the training ground for thousands of researchers around the world. Education and Training programs are considered a strength and priority of the Institute, with post-doctoral training opportunities available, as well as continuing education courses for clinicians. The goal of Forsyth’s post-doctoral training program is to develop a diverse group of committed,…

The Forsyth Institute Student Scholars Summer Internship Program exposes high-school students to the exciting and rewarding world of scientific research. Created in 1993, the program allows students to work side-by-side in the laboratory with world-renowned scientists engaged in cutting-edge research. “The goals of the Student Scholars program are to teach students what scientific research involves,…

Forsyth’s annual Scientific Symposium, Oral Microbiome—Beyond Bacteria, aims to promote better understanding of the oral microbiome from a holistic perspective. The oral microbiome is composed of diverse conventional bacterial species, fungal and viral (bacteriophage) components, as well as recently identified nano-sized parasitic Candidate Phyla Radiation (CPR) organisms(1-3). Effective management of oral microbiome-related diseases calls for…

Each year, the Forsyth Institute welcomes a cohort of high school students into our laboratories to work side-by-side with scientists and clinicians on real research projects. Created in 1993 as one of the first STEM programs in Massachusetts, the Forsyth Institute Student Scholars Summer Internship Program aims to teach students what scientific research involves and…

Oral health care is a market with an optimistic outlook, reflecting increasing worldwide awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy oral hygiene and fresh and pleasant breath, as well as growth in dental tourism and governmental promotion of awareness about dental diseases in emerging economies. Despite the size of the market and its expected growth,…