1922—The Association assumes its original name, the American Dental Association and is incorporated.

1928—ADA establishes a cooperative research program at the National Board of Standards.

1929—ADA has 30,000 members.

1929—One-third of ADA members' dues is earmarked for dental research.

1929—The Journal of the ADA is the leading publication in dental literature.

1929—ADA Annual Session meets in Washington, DC, just 20 days before the stock market crash.

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