Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson introduced a House Resolution today congratulating the American Dental Association (ADA) for its 150th year of working to improve Americans public’s oral health and promoting dentistry. 

“For 150 years, the ADA has been supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans,” said Simpson. “Dentists in Idaho and across the country continue to emphasize the benefits of disease prevention through community initiatives and by the promotion of good oral hygiene.” 

This resolution will commemorate all the ADA has done since the 1859 meeting in Niagara Falls, New York, when 26 dentists, concerned about maintaining the reputation of their growing profession, founded the Association. The ADA’s founders were interested in maintaining the high quality of training that their fellow members received. This interest has never waned for the Association, which has over the years ensured that American dentists are among the world’s most highly skilled and educated.

“As a dentist and member of the ADA, I am keenly aware of the good work that the ADA has done on behalf of the dental profession,” said Simpson.  “The ADA isn’t just interested in issues that benefit its members--this organization looks out for the public’s interest too. A perfect example is the work the ADA has done to improving oral health care access for the underserved.”

From its efforts fighting cavities through improved dental technologies to its advocacy for low-income children who desperately need dental care, the members of the ADA spend their time and energy working to improve Americans’ well-being.  This resolution will recognize them for their contributions to improving the health of all Americans.