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In the span of a decade, Forward Science has moved facilities 5 times... It all started in a spare bedroom/garage “office” when it was just two engineers running all aspects of the company. Once we began adding team members, we realized...

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Legacy Over Currency

The latest episode features Robert Whitman, Co-Founder of Forward Science, a privately held MedTech company based in Houston, Texas. Rob co-founded Forward Science in 2006 to change lives through early discovery, diagnosis, and treatment in oral...

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5 Steps to Hosting Meaningful Meetings

Meetings do not have to be pointless, painful and all-consuming. They are meant to be selectively scheduled and consistently productive, but that is not currently the case for normal business meetings. Here are a few startling statistics on...

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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Working in Research & Development

What does an engineer actually do? What does your day to day look like as a Biomedical Engineer? These are the questions I am asked frequently in my career, even from my co-workers! I know that the world of engineering is foreign to most, so...

Get Your Start In Medical Sales Today

Have you ever imagined yourself in an outside sales role? Are you yearning to break into the medical sales world? We at Forward Science have a thriving Independent Sales Team, armed with the product knowledge and sales training to get our products...

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How To Get In The Door In Sales

The game of sales is tough (particularly during a pandemic)! However, with the right tools and the right attitude, sales can become competitive and even fun. At Forward Science, our sales team does a great job at promoting our products...

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5 Benefits of Having a Mentor

You can never go wrong with reaching out to find a mentor, no matter where you are in your career. At Forward Science, we define a mentor as a trusted advisor and career confidant. Mentors guide, advise, and walk you through difficult decisions in your...

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5 Tips to Keep Phone Calls Efficient

Phone call meetings are essential in a corporate setting. Especially in the era of COVID-19, businesses rely on phone calls instead of meetings, now more than ever. However, phone call meetings are rarely short and sweet. Whether it be someone getting...

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Why is Social Media Essential?

92% of businesses are on at least one social media platform. Brands and businesses ranging from TikTok to Toyota to Apple to Gap and even Target have over a million followers-- each! Consumers are using social media to opt into receiving content from...

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The Guaranteed Interview Question “Tell Me About Yourself” and How to Answer It…

“Tell me about yourself…” In every interview, you can always assume the dreaded question, “So, tell me about yourself,” will inevitably be asked. Let’s admit it, we all hate this question. But, why? Probably because...

Living with COVID

It was April 2, 2020, just 1 week after Texas’ governor imposed a stay at home order due to the coronavirus pandemic. My husband, Rob, had been complaining of a headache and body aches for a couple of days, both of which I chalked up to not drinking...

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Career Searching in a Pandemic

Job searching during normal circumstances is hard enough for a recent graduate. Now try job searching in a global pandemic… Let me tell you, it’s not fun at all. It was all quite stressful and disappointing. After emailing company after company...

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Do I Stay or Do I Go...

...into the next office? I am sitting here, as I have most nights recently, trying to figure out the safest, most efficient, and effective ways to help our sales team have a successful role in the dental world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our industry...

Marketing Through The Mayhem

Marketing is a business tool that is often misused, misunderstood, and greatly under-appreciated. Marketing encompasses all the ways you communicate with your current and potential customers. Marketing is the process of identifying and satisfying...

Season Ending Sagas

Throughout my sports career, I have been fortunate to play on some great teams. Despite how many great teams there are playing, only one team wins the championship at the end of the season, well at least only one should. Regardless of how much talent...

10 Reasons You Can’t Go Wrong...

...with a 1099 Sales Position. The United States is facing the highest unemployment rate in our history. Over 17 million Americans are searching for jobs in the midst of a global health crisis. Whether you were laid off, furloughed or are...

Management Tips

Effective management is paramount to the growth of your team and your business. Forward Science has been able to grow tremendously throughout the last decade because of the value each department manager has added. A few Forward Science managers...

Tips for Taking the Floor Confidently

Did you know that 3 out of 4 people suffer from speech anxiety? That means 75% of the population is terrified of public speaking. Unfortunately for most professionals, this phobia is an unavoidable part of their job. Forward Science has a team of seasoned...

10 Interview Questions that Get to the Point

Recently, some of Forward Science’s leadership team sat down to discuss the best interview questions to get to the point with candidates. We have put together this list of questions to elevate your interviews, allowing you to really get to know...

An Oral Health Therapist's Testimonial On EarAID: Timmy Reiber

"I have had my EarAID earpieces now for a year. I decided to leave them out for a patient just before writing my experience of what it’s like without the provided protection of EarAID. I was quickly reminded by the screaming of the ultrasonic scaler,...

The Running Man Challenge

Join us in our Running Man Challenge! Help us support Rachel Layer, her mom's legacy and Oral Cancer Awareness Month! #OralCancerAwareness #ShineLightChangeLives Don't remember the Running Man Challenge? Click Here! To Subscribe To Our Newsletter,...

Outlier Moment with Students at Star of the South Dental Conference

For those who do not know what an outlier moment is, it is when you realize that all of the work you have devoted to any given thing has paid off in some form or fashion. It may be something small or may be something life-changing; however, it reassures...

Outlier Moment with a TSA Agent

Here is a story that recently occured while our co-founder and CEO, Robert Whitman, went through TSA security. Here is the story in his own words: For those who do not know what an outlier moment is, it is when you realize that all of the work you...

The Digital Tradeshow Podcast | Forward Science

Forward Science’s National Sales Manager, Kelly Kunkel, sits down with the Digital Tradeshow at the Profitable Dentist Conference in Orlando, FL. She discusses OralID™, our award winning oral cancer screening device that allows clinicians...

Dr. Michael Yungaitis - 94.3 WYBC Interview

Listen to Dr. Michael Yungaitis of Great Expressions in Orange, CT discuss oral cancer on 94.3 WYBC. He conveys the importance of oral cancer screenings, some common misconceptions, and how his office utilizes OralID™... Click Here to listen...

Meet Brian Pikkula

"About 6 years ago I was in a job that I was unhappy with. On vacation one summer, I conducted a quick cost analysis and realized that an oral cancer screening device could be made better quality while being sold for less than the competition. I called...

Reply to JADA 2017 Oral Cancer Protocol Guidelines

Recently, the Journal of American Dental Association (JADA) published an article title “Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the evaluation of potentially malignant disorders in the oral cavity.” This article has brought up many...

Hygiene Edge OralID™ Video

Looking for a new and simple way to up your hygiene appointment? What about focusing on oral cancer screenings and adding a device to help you see suspicious areas? We recently tried out the OralID system from Forward Science and loved it. It's light...

Sjogren's Syndrome

What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder most commonly identified by the complaint of dry eyes and a dry mouth. What causes Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren's Syndrome is caused by a decrease in the...

Norwood Dental Care Offers New Oral Cancer Screenings

Norwood Dental Care has joined forces with Forward Science, the manufacturer of OralID, to become a provider of the ID For Life Program and to promote screening and public awareness of oral cancer in the office. Dr. Mark Lassiter and Dr. Summer Shelton...

Dr. Kiya Green Enhances Oral Cancer Screenings in Matthews, NC with Latest Technology...

Dr. Kiya Green, with Matthews Periodontics, celebrates Oral Cancer Awareness Month by accepting new patients for skilled cancer screenings. As a periodontist in Matthews, NC, Dr. Green understands the value of educating her patients on the importance...

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Oral Cancer Awareness Month 2016

As clinicians, most of you probably know April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. However, you may find that many of your patients are still unaware of this month and the importance of spreading oral cancer awareness.

Checklist For Taking Quality Clinical Images

When taking clinical images with your camera, smartphone, or tablet, there are a few things to remember in order to achieve quality images.

To Charge or Not To Charge

When asking yourself this question, “Should I charge for my oral cancer screenings, or should I not?” there are several things to consider, a few of which we cover below: Age Of Your Patients Most young adults/teens will not want to ask...

Do Your Patients Know That You Offer Screenings?

In your practice it is important that your patients are fully aware of their option of having an oral cancer screening performed at their next appointment. Most of the time when patients are looking for a new dentist, they are more than likely going to...

Patient Waiting Room Video

At OralID™ we believe that patient education is a vital key in maintaining health and wellness. It is important that yourself, as well as your patients are well aware of the statistics of today’s oral cancer cases. The known cases of Oral...

Let OralID® Help Promote You

Let OralID Help Promote You. Seven short tips to help you promote your OralID oral cancer screenings! 1. Update your Website- Add OralID under the Technology or Cancer Screening Tabs. Write a brief description or link a video for patient education. 2....

Social Media In Your Practice?

If there was one word that described the world today, it would more than likely be “social”. People across the country are constantly “tweeting”, “liking”, “sharing” and “swiping”. Businesses...

Photo Documentation With SmartFilterID™

Photo Documentation with the SmartFilterID™ Six trouble shooting suggestions for your device: First, turn the flash OFF on the camera! Make sure the patient is holding a still position Have someone assist you in taking the picture. (Gloved...

OralID™ Facebook Page Reaches 500 "Likes"

Congratulations!! YOU did it!! We reached our first 500 Likes... And for your efforts, North Carolina Missions of Mercy will receive a FREE OralID device

The Dental Advisor: OralID Gets Perfect +++++ Score With A 36 Independent Review

Forward Science Technologies LLC, creators of the FACT Oral Health Protocol™, are pleased to announce that the OralID™ Oral Cancer Screening device, has received a perfect 5 plusses (+++++) and Editors Choice Award from The Dental Advisor.

Facebook "Like" Us Charity Campaign

Forward Science Technologies sees the need to give back and serve those less fortunate. In efforts to provide dentists with technology that can save lives, Forward Science Technologies announces its program to donate an OralID to a non-profit 501(c)3...

What Are You Doing To Make A Difference? Part 2

Your Suggestions: Dr. Robert M. Trager of New York participated in an Oral Cancer Walk and provided Free screenings at multiple locations. Hebberger and Simpson of Mableton, GA have been offering Free Screenings since they received their device...

F.A.C.T. Oral Health Protocol

As the survival rate of most major cancers has been increasing, unfortunately oral cancer is not part of that group with survival rates at a constant 60% for the past 5 decades. Additionally, Oral Cancer incidence has risen each year in the past 5 years,...

What Are You Doing To Make A Difference? Part 1

We suggest: Screen every patient 17 yrs and above annually Use OralID for Fluorescence Assisted Detection Update Health History and include questions such as History of Cancer, HPV infection or Abnormal Pap Smear Educate your patient on the Risk...

Forward Science™ Launches Liquid Cytology Test

Forward Science Technologies is the first American company to incorporate fluorescence technology and liquid-based cytology to enhance the oral health assessment. Forward Science Technologies LLC, manufacturer of OralID™, the latest oral cancer...

Oral Cancer vs Cervical Cancer

A recent article titled “Oral Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives” stresses the importance of early detection of cancers. In the mid-20th century in the US, cervical cancer was the number one cause of death among women with cancer. Fast forward...

Liability: Failure To Diagnose Oral Cancer

A recent article titled “Prevention vs. Prosecution” explains the liabilities of the dental office. According to risk management statistics, Every Dental Office will receive at least one malpractice lawsuit during the lifespan of the office....

OralID™ Making Waves In Dentistry

Eighteen months ago, Forward Science set out to create an efficient and affordable oral screening device based on feedback from clinicians. The result is OralID, which uses fluorescent technology that helps practitioners change lives by visualizing cancerous...

Sex, Drugs & Oral Cancer™

If you are reading this newsletter, you are more educated than the average dentist on oral cancer and the associated risk factors. However, the question remains: How do you talk to your patients about oral cancer? A recent oral cancer screening survey...

Michael Douglas Said What?!

Michael Douglas informed the public last week of what actually caused his oral cancer. Contrary to initial reports, Michael Douglas' oral cancer was not caused from excessive smoking or drinking, which ironically are roles he plays quite often in...