Our History

Forward Science Milestones

Years of
Moving Science Forward
10
FDA Regulated Products
7
FDA Quality Audits Completed
17
Top Product Awards Won
14

2012

2013

  • February - OralID device discovers first oral cancer case
  • March

2014

  • February
    • OralID receives Editors' Choice Award, receives perfect score from Dental Advisor Review
    • OralID receives Dr. Bicuspid award for Best New Hygiene / Preventative Product
  • March - CytID Launched
  • April - First FDA QSR Inspection - Devices
  • August - Forward Science partners with AGD to provide OralID oral cancer screenings to public
  • December - Smile Brands announces nationwide rollout of OralID

2015

  • January - Forward Science partners with Academy of Laser Dentistry to perform OralID screenings for public
  • February
    • Dental Advisor names OralID as top Oral Cancer Screening Device
    • OralID named Best Product of 2014 by Gordon Christensen's Clinicians Report
  • March
  • April
  • August - Committed to new facility
  • December - SalivaMAX FDA Clearance

2016

2017

  • January - 1 Million SalivaMAX packets shipped
  • February
    • SalivaMAX receives Dr. Bicuspid Award for Best New Hygiene / Preventative Product
    • Dental Advisor names OralID as top Oral Cancer Screening Device
  • June - Great Expressions announces nationwide rollout of OralID
  • September - Forward Science partners with Special Smiles Program, OralID, used to screen athletes at special olympics
  • October - 500 OralID For Life Members

2018

  • February - Dental Care Alliance (DCA) announces nationwide rollout of OralID
  • April - Study confirms SalivaMAX is clinically proven as a safe and effective method for the reduction of oral mucositis
  • May - University of Texas Health School of Dentistry chooses OralID for oral cancer screening
  • July - Forward Science donates to local dental schools after Hurricane Harvey
  • August - Forward Science partners with AGD to perform oral cancer screenings for the public
  • October - Forward Science partners with National Childrens Cancer Society to donate products for patients worldwide
  • December - AppleWhite Dental Partners selects OralID for Oral Cancer Screenings

2019

  • February - Dental Advisor names OralID as top Oral Cancer Screening Device
  • March - Forward Science and Hygiene Mastery Partner to Strengthen Industry Support
  • May - Dental One Partners announces nationwide rollout of OralID
  • June - 5 Million SalivaMAX packets shipped
  • November - BioStōm FDA Clearance
  • December - 1000 OralID For Life Members

2020

  • February - Dental Advisor names OralID as top Oral Cancer Screening Device
  • March - Forward Science launches hand sanitizer to support healthcare during pandemic
  • April - Forward Science launches Forward Science Education, A Comprehensive Online Training Platform
  • July
  • August - Forward Science partners with the Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Charity
  • October - Forward Science launches purple OralID for Dental Hygiene Focus

2021

2022

2023

  • February - Dental Advisor names OralID as top Oral Cancer Screening Device
  • March - OralID 10 year anniversary - a decade of changing lives
  • April - Forward Science Manufacturing Facility receives ISO 13485 Certification
  • November - Deca Dental Group announces nationwide rollout of OralID

2024

  • January - Dental Advisor names OralID as top Oral Cancer Screening Device