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In the 1970s, Anita Bryant, a former American singer and Miss America Pageant winner, became a controversial figure in the LGBTQ rights movement by spearheading a campaign against a Dade County, Florida ordinance that aimed to prevent discrimination against homosexuals.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

As a dentist, I have dedicated my career to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. One of the most significant obstacles I encounter in this endeavor is the use of tobacco products.

Using an automatic (or electric) toothbrush instead of a manual one offers several advantages in terms of oral health, efficiency, and convenience.

In a leap forward for dental care, engineers at the University of Cincinnati have introduced a cutting-edge device designed to alert consumers to the early risks of tooth decay, particularly stemming from diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis.

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.