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World Oral Health Day 2024: Date, History, Significance

Every year, World Oral Health Day is observed on 20 March. It is a year-long campaign dedicated to the day which aims to raise global awareness of the issues around oral health. It also highlights the importance of oral hygiene so that governments, health associations, and the general public can work together to achieve healthier mouths and happier lives.

History

In 2013, the FDI World Dental Federation started World Oral Health Day. It highlights the launch of a year-long campaign to raise awareness of oral health and prevention of oral diseases.

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World Oral Health Day 2024: Theme

The theme for World Oral Health Day 2024 is “A HAPPY MOUTH IS… A HAPPY BODY”. – Raise awareness about the importance of oral health and its connection to overall well-being.

  • 2013: Healthy Teeth for Healthy Life
  • 2014: Brush for a Healthy Mouth!
  • 2015: Smile for Life!
  • 2016: It All Starts Here. Healthy mouth. Health body.
  • 2017: Live Mouth Smart
  • 2018: Say Ahh: Think Mouth, Think Health
  • 2019: Say Ahh: Act On Mouth Health
  • 2020: Say Ahh: Unite for Mouth Health
  • 2021–2023: Be Proud of Your Mouth

World Oral Health Day 2024: Dates

YearDateDay
2024March 20Wednesday
2025March 20Thursday
2026March 20Friday
2027March 20Saturday
2028March 20Monday

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Winners of WOHD Dental Students Competition:

  • 2014: Egypt and Sudan
  • 2015: Turkey and Saudi Arabia
  • 2016: Poland, Iraq (Kurdistan) and Egypt
  • 2017: Spain, Egypt, Sudan and Palestine

FAQs

What is the theme for World Oral Health Day 2024?

This year, The theme for World Oral Health Day 2 is “A HAPPY MOUTH IS… A HAPPY BODY”.

What is the slogan for World Oral Health Day?

The slogan for World Oral Health Day is “Be Proud of Your Mouth”.

Which is the most common oral disease?

Dental caries.

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