On July 19, 1913, the Tri-State Dental Association was formed as a professional organization for African American dentists in the U.S. It served as the forerunner of the National Dental Association (NDA), which was officially established in 1932.
At the time, Black dentists faced exclusion from the American Dental Association (ADA) and other mainstream professional groups, so they created their own networks to support education, advocacy, and professional development. The NDA remains a major organization dedicated to promoting oral health equity and supporting Black dental professionals.
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