Aspen Dental® and Forward Science® Team Up to Elevate Periodontal Care Nationwide

Non-Drug PerioStōm ^®  Treatment Now Available Across 1,100+ Aspen Dental-Branded Practices

CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Dental^® today announced a strategic partnership with Forward Science, a leading medical technology company, to bring enhanced periodontal care to patients nationwide through PerioStōm^®. This innovative, non-drug treatment option is now available across Aspen Dental's network of more than 1,100 independently-owned practices, furthering the network's mission to break down barriers and deliver better care to more people.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two in five adults are affected by some form of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Left untreated, this condition involving inflammation and infection of the tissues supporting the teeth can lead to tooth loss. PerioStōm offers an advanced solution designed to protect oral mucosa following routine periodontal procedures such as scaling and root planing, enhancing patient recovery and outcomes.

"Aspen Dental offices are committed to advancing innovations that improve the lives of the patients they serve," said Rute Ramalho, DDS, MS, MBA, Vice President of Hygiene Strategy & Operations at The Aspen Group. "PerioStōm represents exactly the kind of innovation that aligns with our mission—enhancing clinical capabilities while elevating the patient experience through improved treatment outcomes."

Innovative Technology Meets Accessible Care

PerioStōm's proprietary formulation utilizes chitosan microspheres, a biocompatible polymer, in lieu of traditional drug therapy. This design enables the treatment to be suitable for a wide range of patients, including those who cannot tolerate antibiotic drugs commonly prescribed after periodontal procedures.

"At Forward Science, our mission is to innovate proven technologies into cost-effective solutions that change more lives," said Robert J. Whitman, CEO of Forward Science. "Our partnership with Aspen Dental underscores the important role PerioStōm plays in enhancing patient outcomes nationwide. Together, we have the opportunity to make a greater impact than ever before, changing more lives through innovative oral care."

To learn more about PerioStōm and schedule an appointment at Aspen Dental, visit www.aspendental.com.

About Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental® was founded in 1998 with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 25 years later, with a network of 1,100+ Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn.

About Forward Science
Forward Science is a privately held MedTech company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2012 by two biomedical engineers with a mission to move science forward and change more lives. Today, Forward Science's flagship product, PerioStōm, represents the company's most advanced innovation—an FDA-cleared, non-drug wound dressing designed to enhance periodontal care and support better patient outcomes. Alongside PerioStōm, Forward Science offers a growing portfolio of solutions that empower clinicians and improve oral health, including OralID, the award-winning oral cancer screening device, as well as SalivaMAX, BioStōm, TheraStōm, and OxiStōm. Phone: 855.696.7254Being completely vertically integrated, Forward Science designs, develops, manufactures, commercializes, and supports their products in-house, ensuring the highest quality of standards coupled with superior service. Forward Science has quickly evolved into the industry leader for providing oral healthcare products worldwide.

SOURCE Aspen Dental