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Time capsule

In honor of the 150th anniversary, the ADA opened a time capsule in April placed in the center column of the ADA Chicago headquarters front exterior colonnade on Feb. 26, 1966. The time capsule, which represented a snapshot of the era, contained a variety of items including currency, newspapers, audio tapes of past ADA presidents, photos, an ADA Centennial postage stamp and ADA policy documents. The 1966 time capsule commemorated the newly constructed Chicago headquarters, with instructions to open during the ADA's 150th anniversary. By the end of this year, the Association plans to create a new time capsule with modern-day items symbolizing the era and seal it with instructions to open during the ADA's 200th anniversary.

Special anniversary publications

Special publications include a coffee table book with photos and historical anecdotes about dentistry and the ADA spanning 150 years and a special anniversary supplement in The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) in September.

About the American Dental Association

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 157,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the best-read scientific journal in d
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