Forsyth Institute

About The ADA Forsyth Institute is a top-tier NIH-funded research institute focused on exploring the connections between oral health and overall well-being, with over a century-long legacy of changing the oral health landscape. From research and technology transfer to local and global public health outreach programs, Forsyth has always been on the front lines of oral health. ADA Forsyth scientists were among those who discovered that fluoride could help prevent cavities. We developed the first local antibiotic to treat gum disease and sequenced the first oral bacterial genome. We made the discovery that cavities are the result of bacterial infection and identified the specific bacteria to blame. Now, in the 21st century, ADA Forsyth scientists are looking beyond dentistry to understand how what happens in the mouth impacts the overall health of the body. The current research at Forsyth aims to transform public health. Our Mission The Mission of ADA Forsyth is to advance global health, accelerate oral health innovation, and power the profession of dentistry through cutting-edge basic research, creative translational science, innovative clinical techniques, education, and global public health outreach.