American Dental Association -

American Dental Association

Tooth Whitening

Antibiotics & Your Heart

Careers in Dentistry

You and Your Dentist FAQ's

Cleaning Your Teeth & Gums

Oral Longevity

Wisconsin Dental Association

Choosing a Dental Benefit Plan

Sealants Prevent Cavities in Kids

Dental Care Issues for Adults

The American Dental Association (ADA) was founded
August 1859, by 26 dentists representing various
dental societies in the United States. The ADA today
has more than 156,000 dentist members 53
constituent (state-territorial) and 545 component
(local) dental societies. It is the largest and oldest
national dental association in the world.
Wisconsin Dental Association -
2005 marks the 135th anniversary of the WDA. After
the birth of the WDA, known originally as the
Wisconsin State Dental Society in 1870, Wisconsin
experienced another period of growth. The state’s
population doubled to over two million between 1870
and 1900. Dentistry continued its scientific,
technological and organizational advance and
became a more alluring career prospect. The first
laws regulating dentistry also went into effect during
this time.