Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | September 2013A4 mEEtiNgS Ad The National Dental Association cele- brated its 100th anniversary at its annual meeting, held July 26–30, at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md.. The event marked 100 years since NDA organized in 1913 to address the needs and issues of African American dentists, who because of segregated practices and racial discrimination were not allowed to join the white organizations of the era. Attendees sign in at the National Dental Association centennial meeting in National Harbor, Md., in July. The meeting's theme: ‘Preserving Our Legacy While Embracing the Future.’ Among the many highlights: a wide variety of educational sessions and workshops, many worth C.E. credit, and a two-day exhibit hall. Photos/Eric Seid, Dental Tribune Among the many highlights at this year's meeting was the presentation of the NDA's Centennial Recognition Award to Henry Schein Chairman and CEO Stanley M. Bergman. The mission of the NDA is to promote oral health equity among people of color by harnessing the collective power of its members, advocating for the needs of and mentoring dental students of color, and raising the profile of the profession in communities across the United States. (Source: National Dental Association) National Dental Association celebrates centennial 100 years of advocating for oral health equity among people of color Right, Dovetta Johnson in the VOCO booth in the exhibit hall; below, an attendee gets a closer look at the offerings in the Glidewell Laboratories booth.