World Oral Health Day is an international day celebrated every year on March 20th to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and its impact on overall health and well-being. The day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of oral hygiene, preventing and treating oral diseases, and encouraging people to adopt good oral health practices.
In Tanzania, World Oral Health Day 2023 will be preceded by week-long activities in every region while national commemoration will be held in the Kigoma region. The World Dental Federation FDI, Tanzania Dental Association, and other stakeholders organize the event.
The theme for World Oral Health Day 2023 “is “Be Proud of Your Mouth, Value and Take Care of it” “.
The celebration will involve various activities such as dental check-ups, oral health education and awareness campaigns, and dental treatment. The event will also provide an opportunity for dental professionals to promote good oral health practices and educate the public on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
It is important to note that oral diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease are preventable with good oral hygiene practices such as brushing teeth twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting the dentist regularly. This year’s World Oral Health Day celebration in Tanzania aims to promote these practices and increase awareness about the importance of oral health.