When is World Oral Health Day 2023? Theme, History, Significance and Quotes to Share
Published by: Niband Vinod
Last update: March 19, 2023, 17:30 IST
World Oral Health Day 2023: This year’s theme is ‘Take pride in your mouth’. (Representative image)
World Oral Health Day 2023: The day is celebrated to promote good oral hygiene habits, encourage people to take care of their teeth, and educate people about how to prevent dental problems.
World Oral Health Day 2023: World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on March 20 all over the world with the main objective of creating awareness about the importance of oral health. The day is celebrated to promote good oral hygiene habits, encourage people to take care of their teeth and educate about prevention of dental problems.
World Oral Health Day 2023: Theme
Each year World Oral Health Day is given a specific theme. The theme for 2023 is “Be proud of your mouth.” It was chosen for three years as part of a campaign launched by the World Dental Federation (FDI) in 2021. The same was the case for the last two World Oral Health Days. The subject was
The first year of the campaign focused on highlighting the impact of oral health on overall health and the second year highlighted the importance of a healthy mouth for happiness and well-being. World Oral Health Day 2023 emphasizes the importance of ensuring oral health at every stage of life.
World Oral Health Day: History
The idea of celebrating World Oral Health Day was first proposed in 2007 and the day was celebrated for the first time on September 12 that year. This is the birth date of Dr. Charles Godin, the founder of FDI. The campaign was activated in 2013 and the date of World Oral Health Day was changed to 20 March.
World Oral Health Day: Importance
Oral health is an essential part of overall health and wellness and maintaining good oral hygiene is essential to avoid dental problems. Neglecting oral health can lead to various problems such as tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. World Health Day aims to unite people and inspire them to reduce the burden of oral diseases.
World Oral Health Day 2023: Excerpts
- “A smile is a curve that straightens everything.” – Fils dealer
- “She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because her teeth are fine.” – Benjamin Franklin
- “Blessed are those who can hold a lively conversation with the helpless dumb, for they shall be called dentists.” – Ann Landers
- “Life is short. Smile while you have teeth.” – Mallory Hopkins
- “A tooth that aches is better than going out. Losing a decaying member is a benefit.” – Richard Baxter
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