World Oral Health Day - March 20
Mon Mar 20th

World Oral Health Day

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

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 dental health problems worldwide. About 30% of people between the ages of 65 and 74 have no natural teeth.

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

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

Good oral hygiene can make any of these oral health problems significantly 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 underdeveloped countries, on the other hand, are having trouble maintaining good oral hygiene due to a lack of dental supplies and access to dentists.

How to celebrate #worldoralhealthday

Dental associations around the world, 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 collect new toothbrushes and other dental equipment and disperse them to local charities.

Making a promise to look after your oral health is the best thing you can do to participate. 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, 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 ensuring good oral hygiene

Don't forget to share your love for this day on social media with #WorldOralHealthDay or #WOHD. Don't forget to share the word on social media with #WorldOralHealthDay or #WOHD.

History of the world oral health day is the first oral health day in the world

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 FDI founder's birthdate, was originally celebrated on September 12th, which is the birthdate of FDI founder Dr. Charles Godon. In 2013, the date was changed to March 20th in order to avoid interfering with the FDI World Dental Congress in September. The date represents the utmost importance of the number 20 when it comes to oral health. To be considered healthy, senior citizens should have 20 natural teeth at the end of their life. 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, 2020: Unite for Mouth Health.

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

Say Ahh: Think Mouth Think Health: Say Ahh! Think Mouth Think Health: Say Ahh!

Live Mouth Smarter 2017: Live Mouth Smarter.

2016: The healthy mouth.. Healthy body, Mindful.

Smile for Life, 2015: Smile for Life!