World Oral Health Day Campaign in Foshan, Guangdong, China

1.     Background

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated each year on 20 March. Foshan Stomatology Hospital and Foshan Science Museum will co-host a campaign to mark WOHD on 19-27 March within the framework of the Chinese Stomatological Association.

2.     Theme and time

Theme: BE PROUD OF YOUR MOUTH

Slogan: Look after your oral health for your happiness and well-being

Date: 19-27 March, 2022   

Time for launching ceremony: 10:00-12:00 a.m., March 19, 2022

3. Content

（1）Oral health care awareness

Brochures and posters. Online and offline sharing and education session. The content focuses on 9 sections including children's oral health care, general health, and oral hygiene.

（2）Oral Health Games

Oral Health Q&A Robot, Tooth Fun Catcher, Oral Health Knowledge Board Game, Tooth Protection Flying Chess to empower the youth with knowledge to secure good oral health.

（3）BE PROUD OF YOUR MOUTH theme poster creation and sharing

Personalized cartoon posters designed for oral professionals and on-site citizens. Citizens will be encouraged to conduct propaganda of oral health knowledge through WeChat and other social media by collecting “likes” for oral health care giveaways.

（4）Launching ceremony of 2022 WOHD campaign

 = 1 \* GB3 ①Time： 10:00-12:00 a.m., 19 March, 2022

 = 2 \* GB3 ②Venue：Lobby at Foshan Science Museum

 = 3 \* GB3 ③Attendee：

Leaders of Guangdong Oral Health Center, Foshan Health Bureau and Foshan Science and Technology Bureau; relevant staff of dental prevention and treatment popular science work in Guangdong province; medical staff of Foshan Stomatology Hospital, and 50 Foshan citizens. The M.C. is Dudu with Foshan radio.

4.     Project units

Guidance：

Guangdong Oral Health Center

Foshan Health Bureau

Foshan Science and Technology Bureau

Organizers:

Foshan Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Foshan University

Foshan Science Museum

Undertaker:

Radio Foshan

5.     Onsite layout

7 sections including stage, VIP seats, audience area, Photo Corner, health knowledge area (tooth brush learning, flossing learning, and oral health check-ups), games area (Tooth Fun Catcher, Kid Dentist, etc.) and gift distribution area.

6. Flow of launching ceremony

Content

9:45-10:00

Music, ice breaking games, Photo Corner

10:00-10:05

Introduction of activities and distinguished leaders in attendance

10:05-10:08

Speech by HUANG Dahong, Director of Foshan Stomatology Hospital

10:08-10:11

Launching ceremony of WOHD campaign

10:11-10:15

Medical staff performing small chorus TOOTH BRUSHING

10:15-10:25

Stomatologists give instruction in oral health such as tooth brushing and flossing

10:25-10:30

Interactive quiz for oral health knowledge

10:30-10:35

SEALANT theme song dance

10:35-10:50

Magic show（with props for oral health promotion）

10:50-11:00

Concluding remarks (M.C.)

11:00-12:00

Function areas for visitors to collect and exchange stickers for gifts