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Why Affirming Care Still Matters — Now More Than Ever

Why Affirming Care Still Matters — Now More Than Ever

Big Gay Smiles November Newsletter: Gratitude, Innovation & Giving Back

Big Gay Smiles November Newsletter: Gratitude, Innovation & Giving Back

Big Gay Smiles celebrates gratitude, community, and cutting-edge dental technology in our November 2025 issue. Discover how our 3D printer transforms care, how we’re giving back with our $100K donation toward finding a cure for HIV, and why now’s the perfect time to use your dental benefits before they expire.

Big Gay Smiles Wins “Best Dentist” in Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ D.C. 2025

Big Gay Smiles Wins “Best Dentist” in Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ D.C. 2025

Big Gay Smiles has been honored as the Best LGBTQ+ Dentist of 2025 by Washington Blade, recognizing the practice’s inclusive care and community commitment in Washington, D.C.bcv 58²¸fl M

Smile With Pride™: Because Every Smile Helps Find a Cure

Smile With Pride™: Because Every Smile Helps Find a Cure

Your Smile Deserves a Calm Mind

Your Smile Deserves a Calm Mind

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

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

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.

Dental Drills vs. Laser Dentistry

Dental Drills vs. Laser Dentistry

Milk, Alt-Milks & Your Smile

Milk, Alt-Milks & Your Smile

Straight Teeth, the Smart Way: Why DIY Aligners Can’t Replace Real Dentistry.

Straight Teeth, the Smart Way: Why DIY Aligners Can’t Replace Real Dentistry.

How Same-Day Crowns Save Time (and Your Smile)

How Same-Day Crowns Save Time (and Your Smile)

Bad Breath? Here’s What’s Really Causing It

Bad Breath? Here’s What’s Really Causing It

Why Regular Dental Cleanings Matter (Even If You Brush Every Day)

Why Regular Dental Cleanings Matter (Even If You Brush Every Day)

Queer and Dental Spaces and Their Importance- Now More Than Ever!

Queer and Dental Spaces and Their Importance- Now More Than Ever!

The emergence of queer dental spaces has been a game-changer for the LGBTQ+ community, addressing unique challenges in accessing quality dental care throughout history.

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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