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
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 20 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | March 20 | Thursday |
| 2026 | March 20 | Friday |
| 2027 | March 20 | Saturday |
| 2028 | March 20 | Monday |
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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
This year, The theme for World Oral Health Day 2 is “A HAPPY MOUTH IS… A HAPPY BODY”.
The slogan for World Oral Health Day is “Be Proud of Your Mouth”.
Dental caries.