National Nut Day – October 22
National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22. This day is NOT about the neighbor that lives down the street or the crazy friend; it is a food holiday that celebrates a healthy and nutritious snack. Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and are an...
NATIONAL PASTA DAY-October 17
October is National Pasta Month and October 17 annually celebrates National Pasta Day. Pasta lovers celebrate! Pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154 in Sicily and first attested in English in 1874....
Happy 241st Birthday to the Navy – October 16
On October 13, 1775, the United States Navy was established. The day is celebrated as the birthdate of the American navy. Naval Celebration The day is mainly celebrated by personnel, veterans, or other people related to the navy. Usually, it is marked with a Navy...
World Food Day – October 16 – Food for Thought
World Food Day is a day of action against hunger. On October 16, people around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. Because when it comes to hunger, the only acceptable number in the world is zero. World Food Day...
October 29 is National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day! “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Charles Dickens once mused. Cats are one of the most beloved human companions of all time. They were first domesticated in the Middle East’s Fertile Crescent as early as 12,000 years ago. When...
National Mammography Day is October 21st
The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day, or throughout the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography appointment. Encourage the women in your life to get regular mammograms....
October is Dental Hygiene Month
It's a perfect time to thank your dental hygienist. It's also a good time to make an appointment for a good cleaning and a check of how you're doing to maintain the best dental hygiene. Be sure to have a conversation about The Daily Four. • Brush for 2 minutes, 2...
Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A Dental Hygienist?
Have you thought of becoming a Dental Hygienist? A career as a dental hygienist offers a wide range of challenges. In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Dental hygienists clean teeth,...
How Poor Dental Care Can Affect Your Overall Health
Although you probably understand that poor dental care can lead to cavities, did you know that other, more serious health problems can also result from poor oral care? The truth is that if you don't take proper care of your teeth, you could face far more serious...
World Smile Day – First Friday of October
World Smile Day Oct. 7, 2016 The first Friday of October each year marks World Smile Day, a day to do one act of kindness and make someone crack a smile! The day was founded in 1999 by Harvey Ball, creator of the now famous yellow smiley face, when he thought his logo...