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Did you know that there are over 3,000 emojis today? Rewind a few decades (back to 1963, to be exact), and there was one influential one: the smiley face. A Worcester artist named Harvey Ball created it with the goal of spreading joy, kindness, and positivity throughout the world but, over the years, it\u2019s been so commercialized that the original meaning has been lost. That\u2019s why World Smile Day is so important! To learn more about how you can participate this October 4th<\/sup>, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How You Can Get Involved This World Smile Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know a little more about the history of World Smile Day and why it\u2019s so important, you might be asking yourself, \u201cHow can I get involved?\u201d The good news is that there are often lots of opportunities to participate during this time of year \u2013 from back-to-school classroom supply drives to Halloween candy donations and Thanksgiving meal preparations. So, keep an eye out for opportunities to participate in your community or consider donating to a cause you\u2019re passionate about online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for an Easy Way to Participate? Smile!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your schedule is jam-packed with to-dos \u2013 from finishing projects at work to helping your child with homework \u2013 there\u2019s good news: participating is as easy as sharing a smile. Say hello to your neighbor, give a compliment to the cashier at your grocery store, or express gratitude to the barista making your coffee. Even acts that are seemingly small can have a large ripple effect of positivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Your Dental Team Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you go to great efforts to hide your smile, then it\u2019s time to schedule an appointment with your dentist. Not only can they help you prevent tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other common oral health problems, but they can also review the smile-enhancing services available to you, including teeth whitening, veneers, and dental implants. That way, you have a healthy, complete, and beautiful smile that you\u2019re proud to show off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For our team at Flagship Dental Group<\/a>, serving others starts with providing custom, compassionate, and cutting-edge dental care. To truly help the community that\u2019s given us so much, we make it a priority to participate in classroom supply drives, support local sports teams, and sponsor a Toys for Tots charity drive every year. If you want to learn more about our efforts and how you can get involved, visit the Simply Doing Good page on our website<\/a> or give our friendly dental team near Longmeadow a call at (413) 567-1221<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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