American Dental Association
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) is a professional organization of dentists in the United States. It is the largest and oldest national dental association in the world and is committed to the public's oral health, ethics, science, and professional advancement.
Pronunciation
American Dental Association: /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈdɛntəl əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
Etymology
The term "American Dental Association" is derived from the organization's location and purpose. "American" refers to the United States, where the organization is based. "Dental" refers to the field of dentistry, and "Association" signifies a group of people organized for a joint purpose.
History
The American Dental Association was founded on August 3, 1859, at Niagara Falls, New York, by twenty-six dentists who represented various dental societies in the United States.
Related Terms
- Dentistry: The medical field concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area.
- Dentist: A professional who practices dentistry.
- Oral Health: The health of the mouth, which is a mirror of overall health and well-being.
- Dental Ethics: The moral duties and obligations of dentists towards their patients, their profession, and society.
- Dental Science: The study of the structure, development, and diseases of the teeth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American Dental Association
- Wikipedia's article - American Dental Association
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