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Finn Brudevold's laboratory: the Forsyth Institute, 1958-1986.
Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society
|August 30, 2006
Summary
The University of Rochester pioneered formal training for dental researchers in 1930. Dr. Finn Brudevold later established a key laboratory, shaping the field of sialogy.
Area of Science:
- Dental Research Training
- Inorganic Chemistry in Dentistry
- Sialogy
Background:
- The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry initiated the first organized university-based training for dental researchers in 1930-1931.
- A 2001 article reviewed the early phase of this groundbreaking dental research training program.
Discussion:
- Dr. Finn Brudevold, a Rockefeller Fellow, established a laboratory at Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children in 1958.
- His research focused on the causes and prevention of dental decay, utilizing inorganic chemistry.
Key Insights:
- Brudevold's laboratory became a foundational model for the discipline of sialogy.
- This work significantly advanced the understanding of saliva's biological laws and their role in oral health.
Outlook:
- The early initiatives at Rochester and Brudevold's work laid the groundwork for modern dental research.
- Continued exploration of sialogy promises further advancements in preventing dental diseases.
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