World Smile Day, celebrated every year on the first Friday of October, is a day dedicated to spreading joy and kindness—one smile at a time. This fun holiday inspired by Harvey Ball, the commercial artist from Worcester who created the iconic smile face in 1963, is a reminder that something as simple as a smile can instantly brighten someone else’s day and make the world a much better place. Here’s more about the importance of keeping your smile healthy, along with a few ways you can help others this World Smile Day to grin as brightly as you!