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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
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.
Transforming Dentistry: Unveiling Cerec and Instant Crowns
Imagine a time when dental appointments become less of a dread, where you can walk into a dental clinic in the morning and walk out in the afternoon with a brand-new permanent crown.
Elaine Noble's Pioneering Journey in the Massachusetts State House of Representatives
The year 1974 marked a significant milestone in the history of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States, as Elaine Noble shattered barriers by becoming the first openly gay person to be elected as a state legislator.
The Declassification of Homosexuality as a Mental Disorder
The reclassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder is a watershed moment in the history of LGBTQ+ rights and mental health. Before 1973, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) had classified homosexuality as a mental illness, subjecting LGBTQ+ individuals to harmful practices and discrimination.
Compton's Cafeteria Riot
On a humid night in San Francisco's Tenderloin district in 1966, a group of transgender individuals, drag queens, and gay men stood up against years of systemic harassment and violence.
The Stonewall Riots
The Stonewall Riots of 1969 are a pivotal moment in the history of the LGBT civil rights movement. For years, the LGBT community had been marginalized, discriminated against, and even criminalized.
The Power of Inclusive Care: Exploring LGBTQIA+ Experiences
An oft-ignored dimension of healthcare, the dental office, has traditionally been a stronghold of heteronormative expectations. When it comes to patient care, traditional practices have overlooked the unique needs and experiences of the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
The Dawn of Pride, The First March
In the heart of summer, on June 28, 1970, a revolutionary tapestry of color and defiance unraveled on the streets of New York City.
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Understanding Root Canal Treatments: Causes, Procedures, and Prevention
A root canal is a dental procedure aimed at treating infection at the center of a tooth (the root canal system). It is not just a treatment but a last resort to save a tooth that might otherwise need to be removed completely.
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.
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.