What is World Oral Health Day? On the 20 March every year, FDI appeals the world to unite to help reduce the burden of oral diseases, which affect individuals, health systems, and economies everywhere.
Its purpose: to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to secure good oral health.
Who is World Oral Health Day targeted to?
• Individuals to take personal action
• Schools and youth groups to deliver learning activities about oral health
• Oral health professionals and the wider healthcare community to educate the populations they serve
• Governments and policymakers to champion better oral health for all.
The date 20th March 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.
How is Dentistchannel.online celebrating/ observing World Oral Health Day 2022?
Dentistchannel.online has always been in forefront in spreading awareness and knowledge for all. By the flagship project, Save the Tooth Campaign, a mega public campaign to spread awareness about oral and dental health, we have 300+ oral health videos in 30+ languages. These videos are from dental professionals directly, thus ensuring right information is being given to the audience.
Join us in this noble job. !
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