Theme of the Month News
World AIDS Day and the Importance of Oral Health: A Vital Connection to Overall Wellbeing
Every year on December 1st, the world comes together to observe World AIDS Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, remember those lost to the disease, and support […]
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day is a global campaign that reaches over one billion people in over 160 countries. It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, […]
Indigenous Peoples Day & Oral Health
Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, has its origins as a response to Columbus Day. The first official celebration occurred in 1992, coinciding with the 500th […]
Dental Hygiene Month
National Dental Hygiene Month is observed every October to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. It aims to promote the benefits of regular dental check-ups, proper […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. […]
Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinas and Latinos have always held significant roles throughout our country’s history, dating all the way back to the American Revolution. Hispanic Heritage Month is important because it provides an […]
August is National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month. It encourages individuals to incorporate healthy routines into their daily lives. One aspect of wellness that often goes unnoticed is oral health. Our oral health […]
National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month
July is National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month (NCCAPM). Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some […]
Quality Oral Health for the LGBTQ+ Population
Many LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma and discrimination that equate to a denial of their civil and human rights. Identified as a “health disparity population,” this […]
June: Men’s Health
Men’s Health Week, celebrated this year from June 10 – 16, honors the importance of the health and wellness of boys and men. It was created by Congress in 1994 […]
June: Oral Health Month
Let’s Talk Teeth: June is Oral Health Month! Not only does maintaining good oral health contribute to a winning smile, but it also plays a crucial role in our overall […]
National Smile Month 2024
National Smile Month is a charity campaign all about championing the benefits of having good oral health and promoting the value of a healthy smile. Between May 13 and June […]
