CHICAGO, April 30, 2019 \u2013 The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) today announced the Charles River Esplanade of Boston has won the organization\u2019s landmarks contest. The contest spotlighted four natural locations from across the country and asked people to vote on which landmark they felt was the most worth saving. As the dental specialists who save one\u2019s natural teeth, endodontists understand that even though we live in a disposable, replacement-oriented world, natural landmarks are truly worth saving, preserving and revering just like your natural teeth.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations to the Charles River Esplanade for winning AAE\u2019s landmarks competition,\u201d said AAE president Dr. Keith V. Krell. \u201cWe are thrilled to have hosted a contest that highlighted four important natural landmarks throughout the U.S. that are meaningful to so many local citizens and visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to the Charles River Esplanade, other landmarks in the contest included the Chicago River of Chicago; the Phil Hardberger Park of San Antonio, Texas; and Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia. The contest generated more than 400,000 votes from people across the nation.<\/p>\n
Located in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade is a 3.2-mile long, 64-acre linear state park along the banks of the Charles River, spanning from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge. In addition to providing a beautiful natural landscape of 1,700 trees and 14 ornamental gardens, the Esplanade is home to the Hatch Memorial Shell, numerous historical monuments and more than five miles of pathways for walking, running or biking. The Esplanade is enjoyed by an estimated 3 million visitors each year.<\/p>\n
The Esplanade Association, preservationist group for the Charles River Esplanade, will be receiving a $20,000 donation from AAE. In addition, AAE will provide $30,000 in free endodontic services to those in need in the city of Boston.<\/p>\n