World Oral Health Day - March 20
Mon Mar 20th

World Oral Health Day

Every year on March 20th, World Oral Health Day, people around the world are encouraged to look after their oral health.

Oral diseases affect nearly 4 billion people around the world, according to the FDI World Dental Association. The most common dental health problem is untreated tooth decay. Gum disease, oral cancer, and tooth loss are all common oral health problems worldwide. Natural teeth account for about 30% of people between the ages of 65 and 74.

Poor oral health can influence a person's physical appearance. This contributes to anxiety, depression, and low self-confidence. Poor oral hygiene also contributes to health issues in school, at work, and in families.

Poor oral hygiene, in addition to affecting physical appearance, can lead to a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, chronic infections, diabetes, pregnancy complications, and kidney disease.

With good oral hygiene, many of these oral health problems can be greatly reduced or eliminated. The good news is that with good oral hygiene, many of these oral health problems can be greatly reduced or eliminated. This includes brushing the teeth twice a day, daily flossing, and routine dental examinations. People in poor countries, on the other hand, are having trouble maintaining good oral hygiene due to a lack of dental supplies and access to dentists.

#worldoralhealthday is a hashtag that should be tracked by everyone

Dental associations around the world, as well as dentistry students, dentist, and other health professionals, provide free dental screenings, free oral cancer screenings, and oral health seminars. Some dentists provide free or low-cost basic dental services. Other dentists sell toothbrushes. During the toothbrush drive, dentists gather new toothbrushes and other dental supplies and disperse them to local charities.

The best thing you can do to participate is to make a promise to look after your oral health. Here are some other ways to participate: Here are some other ways to participate: Here are some other ways to participate: Here are some other ways to participate:

  • In your neighborhood, you can organize a toothbrush drive
  • Schedule your regular dental exam
  • Learn how your oral health can influence your overall wellbeing
  • Thank you to your dental staff for assisting you in maintaining good oral hygiene

#WorldOralHealthDay or #WOHD is a hashtag that can be used on social media to raise concern for this day. Don't forget to share the word on social media with #WorldOralHealthDay or #WOHD.

The history of oral health in the world has a long tradition

In 2007, the FDI World Dental Federation introduced World Oral Health Day. In 2007, the FDI World Dental Federation introduced World Oral Health Day. Dr. Charles Godon, the founder of FDI, was born on September 12th, the day is originally commemorated. The date was changed to March 20th in 2013 to avoid interfering with the FDI World Dental Congress in September. The date reflects the importance of the number 20 in terms of oral hygiene. Seniors should have 20 natural teeth at the end of their life to be considered healthy. In addition,, children should have 20 baby teeth.

The following are the most popular themes for World Oral Health Day:

Unite for Mouth Health, 2020: Unite for Mouth Health.

Ahh: Act on Mouth Health (2019): Ahh: Act on Mouth Health.

Ahh: Think Mouth, 2018: Say Ahh! Think Mouth Think Health.

Live Mouth Smart 2017: Live Mouth Smarter.

2016: The healthy mouth. A healthy body is essential to a happy life.

Smile for Life, 2015: Smile for Life!