Forward Science partners with Heartland Dental to provide PerioStōm®

Houston, TX (April 2026) – Forward Science announces a new collaboration with Heartland Dental, the largest dental support organization in the United States, to bring PerioStōm® to supported doctors and hygiene providers across more than 1,900 supported practices nationwide. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping supported doctors advance periodontal care through early intervention, clinical innovation, and improved patient outcomes.

PerioStōm® is an FDA-cleared, non-drug oral wound dressing powered by chitosan microspheres, a biocompatible polymer. Applied directly into the periodontal pocket following procedures such as scaling and root planing (SRP), PerioStōm forms a protective, bio-adhesive barrier that supports gingival healing and enhances patient comfort during recovery. Its precision delivery system allows clinicians to place the material efficiently and consistently, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows.

“Heartland Dental is committed to helping supported doctors and hygiene providers access innovative solutions that improve patient care and support clinical excellence,” said Lori Hall, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Heartland Dental. “PerioStōm is a valuable addition to preventive care approach, helping teams interrupt disease earlier while giving supported doctors and hygiene providers another option to address periodontal concerns, support gingival healing, and enhance the patient experience. We are proud to work with Forward Science to bring this option and solution to supported teams across the country.”

Developed over several years, PerioStōm® represents one of Forward Science’s most significant innovations to date. “The clinicians who move dentistry forward are the ones who lead change, not wait for it,” said Robert J. Whitman, CEO of Forward Science. “Our collaboration with Heartland Dental brings PerioStōm to a support network of forward-thinking clinicians who are committed to delivering a higher standard of care. Together, we have an opportunity to help dentists and hygienists redefine how gingival health is treated—earlier, more effectively, and with greater impact on patient outcomes.”

By equipping clinicians with a practical, non-drug solution for early intervention this approach supports a more proactive approach to periodontal care—helping address inflammation before it progresses and improving the overall patient experience.

For more information about PerioStōm®, visit Periostom.com