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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.
Unlocking The Smile of Tomorrow: In-Office 3D Milling
Dentistry has experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, thanks to cutting-edge technologies that have revolutionized patient care. One of the most groundbreaking developments in the field is the integration of in-office 3D milling.
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.
Perry Watkins and the Landmark Case of Watkins v. United States Army
In 1983, a groundbreaking decision emerged from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that would significantly influence the United States military's policies towards LGBTQ+ service members. This was the case of Watkins v. United States Army, involving Sergeant Perry Watkins, whose struggle against discrimination would pave the way for future reforms in military policy.
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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.