Somya Luthra | Updated: May 5, 2023 22:35 IST
World Oral Health Day 2023 is a yearly event celebrated on March 20th that is commemorated all around the world. It emphasizes the advantages of excellent oral health, raises knowledge of oral diseases, and encourages the upkeep of oral hygiene. The F.D.I. World Dental Federation sponsors and promotes the holiday, which has established itself as a premier arena for talking about dental health and oral hygiene. On this day, dentists and oral hygienists use a variety of platforms to spread the word about various treatments and encourage people to practice excellent oral hygiene.
Here below is an overview of World Oral Health Day 2023 which includes the theme, history, and significance of WOHD.
“Be Proud of Your Mouth” will serve as the campaign theme for World Oral Health Day from 2021 to 2023. The emphasis is on raising people’s awareness of their oral hygiene and guiding them in making the best choices to safeguard it. Additionally, how maintaining a healthy mouth is crucial to our happiness and well-being.
It was established in 2007 and first observed on September 12, the originator of FDI, Dr. Charles Godon’s birthday. The campaign did not begin until 2013, and the original March 20th date was adjusted to prevent a conflict with the September FDI World Dental Congress.
Oral diseases affect many individuals around the world, but they can be prevented by increasing awareness, promoting education, and disseminating the necessary information. Additionally, this day is observed in order to support and raise money for programs for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. All NDA members, including those in governmental and non-governmental organizations, the media, and other groups, are urged by FDI to get involved in local, national, and international initiatives aimed at promoting oral health.
An online quiz on oral health is being organized by the National Oral Health Programme, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the Centre for Dental Education and Research AIIMS, New Delhi, and MyGov to raise awareness of oral health and to help people understand preventive measures to keep their teeth in good condition. Those who win the quiz will be awarded some cash prizes. The cash prizes for the first three winners are mentioned below:
Ques 1. How many teeth exist (including wisdom teeth) in the normal adult mouth?
Ans. 32
Ques 2. This type of tooth is pointy, sharp, and made to help tear food:
Ans. Canine
Ques 3. Does having diabetes increase your risk of dental disease?
Ans. Yes
Ques 4. E-Cigarettes are harmless
Ans. False
Ques 5. How often should you brush your teeth?
Ans. Twice a day
Ques 6. Habits of biting or sucking fingers can result in the misalignment of teeth
Ans. True
Ques 7. The most common organism that causes dental caries?
Ans. Bacteria
Ques 8. Poor dental health is linked to many serious diseases and conditions.
Ans. True
Ques 9. Which of these drinks does not cause dental erosion?
Ans. Water
Ques 10. What is dental erosion?
Ans. The dissolving of tooth enamel by acids in food or drink
Initiated by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day was first marked on September 12, 2007, as World Oral Health Awareness Day.