Introduction to the 75th anniversary issue of the journal of dental education.

This issue of the Journal of Dental Education is a celebration of its seventy-fifth year as the premier journal for intellectual discourse on all aspects of dental education. It is a well-deserved celebration because it is broader than the journal itself. It is a celebration of excellence, success, and, above all, improved oral health for the American people and beyond. You will read wonderful history, powerful analyses, and insightful judgments in this anniversary issue, produced by some of our best and brightest. In this introduction, I add a few words about our journal and the role it has played in this celebration. Then, I will try to provide a little context about why we are celebrating. Finally, I will provide a brief glimpse of the remarkable experience ahead for readers.