WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY CELEBRATION- MONTH LONG CAMPAIGN FROM 20th March- 20th April 2025

Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, has organized a month-long awareness campaign on the occasion of World Oral Health Day 2025. The campaign was organized from 20th March to 20th April 2025 in line with this year's theme, "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind." The aim was to emphasize the importance of oral health and educate the masses on the detrimental effects of poor oral hygiene. It highlights the connection between oral health and mental well-being. The campaign activities were targeting oral health promotion to promote early diagnosis/treatment, promote capacity building, and improve access to and utilization of oral health services. The oral health promotion activities include the display of IEC material and banners, giving health talks, conducting walkathons and human chains to create awareness, pledges for oral health professionals to promote oral health and for the public to take care of their oral health, a selfie booth, and various competitions like slogan writing, e-poster making, quiz, dental photography, and meme competitions, as well as flash mob done by students. Activities to promote early diagnosis/treatment include oral health awareness and treatment camps at public places, in school and college settings, and special screening camps for vulnerable populations. A webinar for oral health professionals was conducted to promote capacity building. A denture fabrication drive for patients below the poverty line and a pit and fissure sealant and fluoride application drive were conducted for caries-prone children. We have attached the document regarding each activities and also attached various social media link for the event conducted