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Celebrating Shannon (and All Hygienists!) for Dental Hygienist Week

Celebrating Shannon (and All Hygienists!) for Dental Hygienist Week

Big Gay Smiles Now Offering Nitrous Oxide – Here’s Why You Might Want to Try It

Big Gay Smiles Now Offering Nitrous Oxide – Here’s Why You Might Want to Try It

Breaking Barriers: Big Gay Smiles Inspires Future Dentists at UNC with Lessons on Inclusivity and Equity

Breaking Barriers: Big Gay Smiles Inspires Future Dentists at UNC with Lessons on Inclusivity and Equity

Trans Awareness Month: SMYAL’s Support and Big Gay Smiles' Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community

Trans Awareness Month: SMYAL’s Support and Big Gay Smiles' Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community

Dr. Rob on October’s  cover of dental town

Dr. Rob on October’s cover of dental town

Why Choose a Fee-For-Service Office?

Why Choose a Fee-For-Service Office?

When it comes to receiving oral healthcare, patients can choose between dental offices that accept insurance and those that operate on a fee-for-service basis.

Honoring the Day of Silence: Standing with LGBTQ+ Youth in Solidarity

Honoring the Day of Silence: Standing with LGBTQ+ Youth in Solidarity

The AIDS Memorial Quilt

The AIDS Memorial Quilt

Bowers v. Hardwick: The 1986 Decision and its Overturning in Lawrence v. Texas

Bowers v. Hardwick: The 1986 Decision and its Overturning in Lawrence v. Texas

1987: The Formation of ACT UP – A Legacy of Advocacy and Action

1987: The Formation of ACT UP – A Legacy of Advocacy and Action

World AIDS Day - A Global Call for Awareness & Action

World AIDS Day - A Global Call for Awareness & Action

WHO declared December 1 as the 1st World AIDS Day

WHO declared December 1 as the 1st World AIDS Day

On December 1, 1988, the world marked an important step in the battle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This date was designated as the first World AIDS Day by the World Health Organization (WHO), establishing a day of unity, awareness, and remembrance, aimed at combatting the global spread of HIV/AIDS and mourning those who had died from the disease.

Understanding TMJ & Its Complexities

Understanding TMJ & Its Complexities

For nearly a century, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders have plagued individuals with chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatment attempts. Despite dentists' efforts to alleviate TMJ symptoms, these disorders persist as misunderstood, under-researched, and inadequately treated conditions.

A Letter from Dr. Rob about Oral Cancer Awareness Month, April.

A Letter from Dr. Rob about Oral Cancer Awareness Month, April.

As a dentist, I have dedicated my career to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. One of the most significant obstacles I encounter in this endeavor is the use of tobacco products.

Automatic or Manual Toothbrush

Automatic or Manual Toothbrush

Using an automatic (or electric) toothbrush instead of a manual one offers several advantages in terms of oral health, efficiency, and convenience.

New At-Home Test for Gingivitis Protects Oral Health

New At-Home Test for Gingivitis Protects Oral Health

In a leap forward for dental care, engineers at the University of Cincinnati have introduced a cutting-edge device designed to alert consumers to the early risks of tooth decay, particularly stemming from diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis.

AI And Dentistry

AI And Dentistry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the landscape of healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. Dentists and patients are experiencing the profound benefits of AI in various aspects of oral healthcare.

Healing Cold Sores: A Guide To Reducing Discomfort and Scarring

Healing Cold Sores: A Guide To Reducing Discomfort and Scarring

Few things are as bothersome and visually unappealing as a cold sore. These small, painful blisters that form on or around the lips can cause discomfort and, if left untreated, lead to unsightly scarring.

Queer Resilience: Illuminating Our History and Reveling in Pride

Queer Resilience: Illuminating Our History and Reveling in Pride

In the shimmering kaleidoscope of my queer existence, I find myself standing on the precipice of history, enveloped in the giant shadows of those who bravely walked this path before us.

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