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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

“Las Carolinas” Protest in Barcelona

“Las Carolinas” Protest in Barcelona

The National Transsexual Counseling Unit (NTCU)

The National Transsexual Counseling Unit (NTCU)

The Tavern Guild, America’s First Gay Business Association

The Tavern Guild, America’s First Gay Business Association

Dora Richter and the First Known Vaginoplasty

Dora Richter and the First Known Vaginoplasty

Mona’s 440 Club, America’s First Lesbian Bar

Mona’s 440 Club, America’s First Lesbian Bar

The Society for Human Rights: America’s First Official Gay Rights Organization

The Society for Human Rights: America’s First Official Gay Rights Organization

Oral Hygiene & Sweet December Holidays

Oral Hygiene & Sweet December Holidays

Understanding Root Canal Treatments: Causes, Procedures, and Prevention

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

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.

A Letter from Dr. Rob about Oral Cancer Awareness Month, April.

A Letter from Dr. Rob about Oral Cancer Awareness Month, April.

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.

Automatic or Manual Toothbrush

Automatic or Manual Toothbrush

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

New At-Home Test for Gingivitis Protects Oral Health

New At-Home Test for Gingivitis Protects Oral Health

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.

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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