The ADA Forsyth Institute

After 24 years in the top 10, ADA Forsyth has been ranked the No. 1 U.S. dental institution in the 2025 NIDCR rankings, our first top ranking since 2010. Thank you to our team, collaborators, and supporters who make this work possible. Learn more: ow.ly/LoX250Z3c8C

That’s a wrap on the very first ADA Forsyth dentech-Asia! Thank you to everyone who joined us in South Korea on May 11–12. Thank you to our sponsors: Gold Sponsor, ODS, @PerkinsCoieLLP , IR Scientific, Angel Aligner, Revere Partners, Tuuthfairy, InnoBio, and Derbarzt.

Do you have red or bleeding gums? You may be eligible for a paid research study. The Center for Clinical & Translational Research seeks volunteers for a 6-week, 3-visit study to test a new (investigational) mouthwash. Learn more: forsyth.org/mouth-rinse-st…

New research from ADA Forsyth sheds light on one of oral microbiology's biggest mysteries. The new study reveals previously unknown details about how ultrasmall Saccharibacteria interact with human gingival epithelial cells. Learn more: forsyth.org/ada-forsyth-st…

Special thanks to our Co-Hosts, Organizer, and Sponsors! There is still time to register, learn more here: forsyth.org/events-courses…

Remarks on Oral Health Innovation Across Asia

Debuting in Seoul on May 11-12, dentech-Asia will convene key opinion leaders in oral health from around the globe. Our program is packed with groundbreaking sessions, such as (see full thread):

Follow our scientists at AFI’s ADA Seal of Acceptance testing program as they run a controlled one-minute release toothpaste test to measure fluoride availability. This work supports the ADA Seal of Acceptance program, trusted by clinicians and consumers.

Last night, ADA Forsyth Institute took home the Gold at MassEcon's Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards! 🏆 Thank you, @MassEcon and our home City of Somerville!

What a year at IADR! we're so grateful to everyone who joined us there, stopped by our booth, or attended our scientists' presentations. Your support means everything! #IADR2026

Congratulations to ADA Forsyth postdoctoral fellow Dr. Faranak Zolfagharlookoohi, whose microbiology research earned her the Susan Hollingshead Award at the IADR Microbiology/Immunology Group Mini Symposium for Young Investigators.

AFI Professor @he_xuesong has been named Distinguished Scientist in Research in Oral Biology by @IADR The prestigious award recognizes his contributions to oral biology. Learn more: forsyth.org/ada-forsyth-pr…

We're proud to celebrate ADA Forsyth Senior Member of Staff, Dr. Wei Hsu's election as a 2025 AAAS Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science ( @aaas ), a lifetime honor recognizing scientific excellence and impact.

🎉 Happy 116th Birthday to ADA Forsyth! 🎉

Following her panel discussion at dentech 2025, we sat down with Denise Marks, EVP and Chief Financial Officer at @CareQuestInst , to continue the conversation around what is most exciting in oral health today and where the greatest gaps and opportunities remain.