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When is World Oral Health Day 2023? To share themes, history, significance and quotes

March 19, 2023
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World Oral Health Day 2023: This year’s theme is ‘Be Proud of Your Mouth’. (Representational 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 them about how to prevent dental problems.

World Oral Health Day 2023: World Oral Health Day is observed globally every year on 20 March with the primary 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 them on how to prevent dental problems.

World Oral Health Day 2023: Theme

Every year World Oral Health Day is given a special theme. The theme for 2023 is “Be proud of your mouth”. It was chosen for three years in 2021 as part of a campaign launched by the World Dental Federation (FDI). This was the theme in the last two World Oral Health Days as well.

The first year of the campaign focused on highlighting the effects of oral health on overall health, and the second year highlighted the importance of a healthy mouth for happiness and well-being. The 2023 World Oral Health Day 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 12 September in the same year. It is the date of birth of Dr. Charles Godon, the founder of FDI. The campaign became active in 2013 and the date for celebrating World Oral Health Day was changed to 20 March.

World Oral Health Day: Significance

Oral health is an essential part of overall health and wellness and maintaining good oral hygiene is important to prevent dental problems. Neglecting oral health can lead to many problems like tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. World Health Day is celebrated to inspire people to unite and reduce the burden of oral diseases.

World Oral Health Day 2023: Quotes

  1. “A smile is a curve that straightens everything.” , Phyllis Diller
  2. “She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because her teeth are fine.” , Benjamin Franklin
  3. “Blessed are those who can hold lively conversation with the helpless mute, for they shall be called dentists.” , Ann Landers
  4. “Life is short. Smile while you have teeth.” , Mallory Hopkins
  5. “Better a toothache inside. Losing a rotting limb is a gain.” , richard baxter

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