Stories

World Oral Health Day relies on everyone's collective actions to reach different audiences and spread important oral health messages far and wide. Be inspired by previous campaigns.

  • WOHD_Egyptian Dental Association_preview

    Volunteers of the Egyptian Dental Association on World Oral Health Day

    Travelling around the country to improve oral health

    The Egyptian Dental Association is a member of FDI World Dental Federation. Between November 2019 and early March 2020, the association sent medical convoys across the country to offer dental…

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  • WOHD20_Chamber of Dental Students of Ankara

    Turkish Dental Students take a World Oral Health Day pledge to inspire their patients to take care of their mouths

    Harnessing the power of social media for better oral health

    The Chamber of Dental Students of Ankara is a sub-institution of the Turkish Dentist Association, an FDI member. The student committee has actively participated in previous World Oral Health Day campaigns...

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  • WOHD20_Liga Studentilor la Medicina Dentara Bucuresti_preview

    Schoolchildren learn about good oral health habits in their classroom in Bucharest, Romania

    How to keep children smiling

    The Liga Studentilor la Medicina Dentara Bucuresti (LSMDB) is a member of the International Association of Dental Students (IADS). The volunteers see World Oral Health Day as an opportunity to educate the younger generation...

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  • WOHD20_Um6ss Smile Creators Association

    Schoolchildren in Morocco learn about oral health with the dental students of the Um6ss Smile Creators Association (USCA)

    How to break the barriers of inequality with toothbrushes

    The Um6ss Smile Creators Association's campaign taught children  living in the most disadvantaged areas about how important good oral health is...

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  • WOHD20_Macedonian Dental Chamber

    Children enjoy their special dentist visit organized by the Macedonian Dental Chamber

    Empowering children to play an active role

    Twenty-three children took part in the Macedonian Dental Chamber's campaign activities about the essential elements and benefits of maintaining good oral health...

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  • Estonian Dental Students Association

    Preview of a video sent for the Toothbrushing Song Challenge

    The toothbrushing song challenge

    The Estonian Dental Students Association (EDSA) is a member of the International Association of Dental Students Members (IADS). For World Oral Health Day 2020, they organized a challenge called “What Is Your Go-To Toothbrushing Song?” to spread awareness...

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  • Nigerian Dental Association WOHD 2020

    Outreach activities by the Nigerian Dental Association during World Oral Health Day 2020

    How to make headlines in Nigeria

    The Nigerian Dental Association is a member of FDI World Dental Federation. From 13 to 24 March 2020, they held several events, including community outreach at various locations both by national and state chapters; drive-through walks in market places...

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  • Pledge by RDA

    Celebrating World Oral Health Day during COVID-19

    The Russian Dental Association (RDA) is a member of FDI World Dental Federation. During the COVID-19 outbreak, they adapted their messaging ...

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  • SADA

    Children in South African schools say “ahh” during a special visit from the South African Dental Association

    The South African Dental Association (SADA) is a member of FDI World Dental Federation. Their head office visited eight schools on the 10th and 12th of March in the…

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