The American Association for Advancement of Science honored Floyd Dewhirst, DDS, PhD, of Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, Mass., as a fellow in dentistry and oral health sciences.
Here are five key points:
1. Dr. Dewhirst was nominated by his peers for his contributions to microbiology, specifically using molecular methods to identify and classify human oral microbiome.
2. At the Forsyth Institute, Dr. Dewhirst's research has helped identify the genetic capability and pathogenic potential of organisms present in the human oral cavity. To date, his work has identified 700 species of human oral bacteria, which are published in the Human Oral Microbiome Database.
3. Dr. Dewhirst earned his doctor of dental surgery degree from UC San Francisco. He is also trained in pharmacology from the University of Rochester (N.Y.).
4. Dr. Dewhirst joins 395 members who have earned recognition from AAAS for their efforts to advance science. Wenyuan Shi, PhD, CEO and chief scientific officer at Forsyth Institute, praised Dr. Dewhirst's work saying, "His scientific contributions are tremendous to our field and will serves as a catalyst for research for years to come as we seek to understand how oral health and overall health are so closely linked."
5. Forsyth Institute is the only independent research organization in the country dedicated to understanding the connections between oral health and overall wellness. Forsyth scientists are pioneers in biomedical research and its application to new diagnostics, devices and therapies.
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Here are five key points:
1. Dr. Dewhirst was nominated by his peers for his contributions to microbiology, specifically using molecular methods to identify and classify human oral microbiome.
2. At the Forsyth Institute, Dr. Dewhirst's research has helped identify the genetic capability and pathogenic potential of organisms present in the human oral cavity. To date, his work has identified 700 species of human oral bacteria, which are published in the Human Oral Microbiome Database.
3. Dr. Dewhirst earned his doctor of dental surgery degree from UC San Francisco. He is also trained in pharmacology from the University of Rochester (N.Y.).
4. Dr. Dewhirst joins 395 members who have earned recognition from AAAS for their efforts to advance science. Wenyuan Shi, PhD, CEO and chief scientific officer at Forsyth Institute, praised Dr. Dewhirst's work saying, "His scientific contributions are tremendous to our field and will serves as a catalyst for research for years to come as we seek to understand how oral health and overall health are so closely linked."
5. Forsyth Institute is the only independent research organization in the country dedicated to understanding the connections between oral health and overall wellness. Forsyth scientists are pioneers in biomedical research and its application to new diagnostics, devices and therapies.
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