Historic ceremony on Old Falls Street USA marks the 167th anniversary of the ADA's founding
\;
Niagara Falls\, NY – The Western New York dental c ommunity\, in partnership with Empire State Development\, will commemorate the founding of the American Dental Association (ADA) with a plaque dedic ation ceremony on Tuesday\, August 4\, on Old Falls Street USA. The ceremo ny marks the 167th anniversary of the founding of the ADA\, which traces i ts roots to Niagara Falls.
\;
In August 1859\, dentists f rom across the country gathered at the International Hotel\, formerly loca ted at the corner of Main Street (now Rainbow Boulevard) and Falls Street (now Old Falls Street)\, for a national conference. During the meeting\, c oncerns arose among several attendees regarding unscientific practices and the direction of the profession. Twenty-six dentists departed the confere nce and convened across the street at Grant Hall\, where they established a new organization dedicated to advancing dentistry through scientific pri nciples\, professional ethics and best practices.
\;
On A ugust 4\, 1859\, those twenty-six dentists officially founded the American Dental Association\, ushering in a new era of organized dentistry in the United States.
"This ceremony celebrates an important chapter in bot h American healthcare and Niagara Falls history\," said Dr. John Craig\, e vent organizer. "The founding of the American Dental Association in Niagar a Falls reflects the city's role as the birthplace of one of the nation's most influential professional organizations\, and we're proud to preserve and share that legacy."
\;
The original commemorative pla que recognizing the ADA's founding was dedicated by the Niagara County Den tal Society during the organization's centennial celebration in 1959. A re placement plaque was unveiled in 2005 before being removed in 2015 during redevelopment efforts in downtown Niagara Falls.
Working with the Ne w York State Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation and De stination Niagara USA\, USA Niagara has identified a new permanent locatio n on Old Falls Street USA for the plaque.
\;
Pla que Dedication Ceremony
\;
Time: 9:3
0 a.m.
Location: Old Falls Street USA\, Niagara
Falls\, NY
\;
Members of the public\, community leaders\ , dental professionals and media are invited to attend the ceremony celebr ating the birthplace of the American Dental Association.
\;
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Friday\, July 31 by calli ng 716-995-6300 or emailing jcraig@8ddsny.org.
END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR