The American Dental Association (ADA) acknowledged that it deeply regrets not taking a stronger stand against discriminatory membership practices during the pre-civil rights era. ADA President Raymond Gist, D.D.S., said making the announcement public reinforces the ADA's commitment to a diverse and inclusive profession, moving us forward in a new spirit of collaboration to advance the dental profession and the oral health of the public. "In looking forward, we also must look back," stated Dr. Gist, the first African American to serve as ADA president... 
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