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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.
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 AIDS Quilt: A Tapestry of Loss, Love, and Remembrance
In the mid-1980s, as the AIDS epidemic swept through communities around the world, a powerful visual symbol of loss, love, and remembrance emerged: The AIDS Memorial Quilt. This poignant project transformed personal grief into a public expression of solidarity and became a key piece of activist art in the fight against AIDS.
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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.