On World Oral Health Day keep your mouth clean

Seema Jain — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:30:00 +0000

FDI World Dental Federation every year on March 20 organized World Oral Health Day to raise awareness on oral health. World Oral Health Day (WOHD) raises awareness and motivates people on adopting good oral hygiene practices for optimal oral health and maintaining general health and well-being. The world oral health day campaign is for both adults and children.

History of World Oral Health Day

The first World Oral Health Day was celebrated in the year 2007 and earlier it was organized in September. The new date was chosen in the year 2013 and since then it is celebrated on March 20.

The new date was chosen to reflect that:

Seniors must have a total of 20 natural teeth at the end of their life to be considered healthy

Children should possess 20 baby teeth

Healthy adults must have a total of 32 teeth and 0 dental cavities

Expressed on a numerical basis this can be translated as 3/20 hence March 20.

WOHD Theme 2020

FDI World Dental Federation every year develops a campaign or theme to raise awareness on the global level. It’s the responsibility of National Dental Associations, oral health professionals, dental students, and health organizations to encourage masses to maintain good oral hygiene. This year’s WOHD 2020 campaign is Say AHH- Unite for Mouth Health. FDI is using the pledge wall this year so that people get encouraged towards the oral health regime.

So this year pledge to look after your oral health!!!

The post On World Oral Health Day keep your mouth clean first appeared on Jugaadin News .

WOHD | Jugaadin News

On World Oral Health Day keep your mouth clean