"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard—but when talent meets passion, the sky is the limit.”
– Forward Science
CEO’S CORNER
At Forward Science, we believe that hard work and passion are what truly drive success. Talent is important, but talent alone isn’t enough. When you have a passion for what you do, it elevates your work ethic and pushes you to go even further.
From day one, our focus has been simple: build a team that is willing to roll up their sleeves and do the work—in challenging times and in moments of opportunity. We don’t just look for talent when bringing people onto our team. We look for individuals who are committed, driven, and ready to work hard.
Today, that philosophy has evolved into a company-wide mindset. We are proud to have an incredibly smart and talented team, but what truly sets Forward Science apart is our willingness to put in the effort and outwork the challenge in front of us.
A great example of this mindset is the development of PerioStōm.
As a vertically integrated company, Forward Science manages research, development, manufacturing, quality control, operations, sales, and support all in-house. When developing PerioStōm, our teams challenged themselves with an ambitious goal:
Could we create something that hadn’t been done before?
The result was the development of a perio-therapy, non-drug, health-focused solution designed to meet a need the market had not yet addressed.
Because our teams work closely together and share a commitment to hard work and innovation, we were able to bring PerioStōm to life in a fraction of the time it might take other organizations.
At the end of the day, success comes down to this:
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. But when talent meets passion and dedication, the sky is the limit.
When you find something you love, embrace the talent you have, and commit to working hard at it, great things happen. That’s the mindset that drives Forward Science every day.
So let’s go.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
PerioStōm® offers clinicians a next-level solution for oral mucosa protection after procedures like scaling and root planing. PerioStōm® — oral mucosa protection
FDA-Cleared & Non-Drug: A safe, innovative treatment powered by chitosan microspheres.
Proven Chitosan Science: Chitosan properties support healing.
Advanced Delivery System: Curved stainless steel tip matches the diameter of a curette for precise placement at the base of periodontal pockets.
Featured PerioStōm® Items
PerioStōm® Starter Package
PerioStōm® Cartridges
FS Dispenser™
The Hard-Earned Wisdom of the Hiring Cycle Beyond the Behavioral
OUR FAVORITE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Forget "What's your biggest weakness?" Our team focuses on questions that force genuine, unscripted thought and reveal a candidate's process, not just their answer.
Here are two favorites:
1. "Tell me about a time you tried to implement a new idea and it completely failed. What did you lose, and how did you communicate that loss?"
Why it works: It measures risk tolerance, failure recovery, and communication under pressure. The best candidates own the failure and highlight the lessons learned.
2. "If you were hired today, what are the three most pressing goals you would achieve in the first 90 days, and why?"
Why it works: This tests their business acumen and strategic thinking before they even start. It reveals how well they research the company and prioritize tasks in a new environment.
Interviews are detective work. Stop asking for rehearsed answers and start uncovering authentic insight.
How we Think, Teach, Market, and Lead with Purpose.
THE FS WAY
CORE VALUES SPOTLIGHT
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
At Forward Science, we know that
no one achieves greatness alone.
Collaboration drives innovation, fuels creativity, and turns ambitious goals into reality.
From research and development to manufacturing, sales, operations, and clinical education, our teams work together—sharing knowledge, lifting each other up, and combining strengths.
Every project, challenge, and success is
a result of collective effort. When we collaborate, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them.
MARKETING MATTERS
"How do support oral healing?"
Post-procedure care is often overlooked—but it can make a big difference for patient comfort and healing. Many patients don’t realize that irritation, minor trauma, or inflammation after procedures like scaling and root planing can delay recovery or increase discomfort.
This is where education matters. Helping patients understand why protecting oral mucosa is important allows clinicians to improve outcomes, enhance comfort, and build trust.
When marketing your products or services, think like a patient. Use clear language, relatable examples, and actionable guidance to show the value of post-procedure care and the solutions that make it easier for them to heal.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
We don’t just sell products — we educate clinicians how to change outcomes.
Our online CE sessions and live Q&As
are designed to make learning simple,
practical, and impactful.
Because informed clinicians changes
lives.
WHAT’S NEW AT FS?
Dentistry’s Moving Science Forward Summit is coming! Hosted by Forward Science and designed for clinicians and leaders, the Summit is where fresh perspectives, meaningful conversations, and connections come together—driving innovation in patient care and clinical practice.
📅 April 29th – May 1st, 2026
📍 Forward Science HQ
Stay inspired. Stay connected. And get ready to see what’s next in dentistry.
We’d love to know what matters most to you. Let us know what topics you’d like us to cover — the challenges you’re navigating, trends you’re curious about, or ideas you want to explore.
Until next time,
World Headquarters