Every organization has a “why.” For us at LADD Dental Group , our why has never simply been about dentistry . It is about people. It is about taking care of patients, supporting our doctors and team members, strengthening the communities we serve, and building an organization that our family—and the families we serve—can be proud of. LADD was founded in 1978 by Dr. John Ladd with a simple philosophy: put the patient first, and the money will follow. More than four decades later, that philosophy continues to guide the way we lead. Our Why Starts With Family LADD Dental Group is a family-run organization, and we believe that matters. Our goal isn't simply to build a large dental organization. We want to build a great dental organization —one where people know they matter. That means creating an environment where our doctors can practice great dentistry , our team members can grow in their careers, and our patients feel genuinely cared for. When we say “family serving families,” ...
The Old Treaty Grounds in Huntington, Indiana are one of the most historically significant places in the Huntington area because they sit at the intersection of Miami Indian history, the Wabash River, early American settlement, treaty-making, and eventually the development of Huntington itself . The Forks of the Wabash The key to understanding the Treaty Grounds is the Forks of the Wabash —where the Little River meets the Wabash River just west of present-day Huntington . For the Miami people, this was an important location because it was both a transportation crossroads and a place of commerce and diplomacy . The river system connected the Great Lakes region with the Wabash and ultimately the Ohio and Mississippi river systems. Local historical accounts describe the Forks as an important center for Miami tribal activities and treaty negotiations. The location was especially valuable because of the nearby portage around present-day Fort Wayne , which connected the Maumee R...