World Oral Health Day is observed annually on 20 March, and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene so that governments, health associations and the general public can work together to achieve healthier mouths and happier lives.[1][2]
World Oral Health Day was launched on 20 March 2013 by FDI World Dental Federation. The day also marks the launch of a year-long campaign to raise awareness of oral health and prevention of oral diseases. Since 2013 these campaigns have featured a specific theme.
Since 2014 and in collaboration with its daughter organization, the International Association of Dental Students (IADS), FDI organizes an annual worldwide competition for best awareness and prophylactic activities held by dental student organizations in celebration of World Oral Health Day.
In February 2017, IADS launched WOHD Portal for organizing digitally the application and reviewing process of its national and local member organizations action plans and final reports.[10]
Themes
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.
Toothie Beaver, a cartoon dentist, joined Instagram in January 2024[12] and encouraged participation in the #BrushAndBoogie movement as part of World Oral Health Day[13]
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