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160 Years of Driving Dentistry Forward

As we celebrate the ADA’s 160th anniversary, we’re spotlighting all the ways we have and continue to drive dentistry forward to achieve optimal health for all.

Take a look back at ADA history with a trip through the ADA’s #ThrowbackToothday archive of Public Service announcements.

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We’ve been sharing some of our favorite ADA moments from the last 160 years with #ADA160. Check out the latest tweets from our Twitter page, then follow @AmerDentalAssn so you don’t miss a moment.

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Dentists Giving Back

ADA member dentists have been making a difference in communities and around the world for 160 years. Read some of their stories, then tell us how you or your colleagues are driving dentistry forward.

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