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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.

The Power of Probiotics for Oral Health

The Power of Probiotics for Oral Health

Probiotics, long recognized for their beneficial effects on gut health, have now taken the spotlight in the world of oral care. These friendly bacteria, commonly found in yogurt and dietary supplements, are revealing their remarkable potential in maintaining a healthier smile.

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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