OTS - FDI World Dental Federation releases powerful video message unifying voices in celebration of World Oral Health Day
2024. March 20. 09:00
Geneva, 20 March, 2024 (APA/OTS) - In celebration of World Oral
Health Day, FDI World Dental Federation debuts an impactful video
message uniting voices from diverse sectors, advocating for
collective efforts to improve oral health worldwide. - - "A Happy
Mouth is a Happy Body," says FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) this
World Oral Health Day (WOHD). This powerful message resonates with
leaders from governments, organizations representing other chronic
health conditions, and the private sector who have united to lend
their voice to a new video released today. The collaborative
initiative underscores the urgent need for collective action to
ensure universal access to oral health, which is crucial for
securing the overall health and well-being of people worldwide.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IITly3M1j4Q
"We say that a happy mouth is essential for a happy body
because the two are intricately connected and mutually influence
each other. Understanding this connection is vital to improve the
quality of life for countless people around the world," explains
FDI President Dr Greg Chadwick.
In fact, good oral health is critical to breathing, eating,
speaking, and smiling. When oral disease is left untreated, it can
severely impact a person's health and social prospects. Moreover,
maintaining good oral health may contribute to preventing other
conditions such as heart and respiratory diseases, cancer, and
diabetes.
Regrettably, oral diseases currently rank as the most prevalent
health conditions globally, affecting nearly 3.5 billion people,
including those suffering from tooth decay, severe gum disease,
tooth loss, and oral cancer, according to estimates from the World
Health Organization (WHO).
Raising awareness through WOHD about the importance of avoiding
risk factors such as foods high in sugars, regular brushing with a
fluoride toothpaste and dental check-ups, is crucial to empowering
people with good oral health habits. However, with the burden of
oral diseases remaining unacceptably high, "It's clear that no
single entity can effectively tackle oral health issues alone,"
emphasizes Dr Anna Lella, WOHD Working Group Chair. "This is why
FDI has made it its mission to catalyze partnerships, networks,
policies, and programmes to advance oral health as an essential
component of overall health and well-being," she continues.
By working with organizations like NCD Alliance, World Heart
Federation, International Diabetes Federation, and the
International Pharmaceutical Federation, among others, FDI
advocates for collaboration across health conditions and
professions, to safeguard people's health. By mobilizing its
members and partnering with industry leaders like WOHD Partners
Denstply Sirona, 3M Health Care, Smile Train, and Haleon, FDI
strives to shape the future of oral health by promoting prevention,
early detection, and treatment of oral diseases. Public, private
partnerships as well as sustained political commitment by
governments, such as Ireland, are key to achieving equitable access
to quality oral healthcare and general health and well-being for
all.
"Effective collaboration across sectors and stakeholders is
imperative to achieve universal coverage for oral health. We must
work together to eliminate disparities so that by 2030, oral health
becomes a universally accessible right," stresses Dr Chadwick.
This video serves as a call to action for collaborative efforts
in oral health: Together, we can improve lives worldwide. Share it
widely this World Oral Health Day.
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Media contact
Chaz Jagait, FDI Communications and Advocacy Director
Mob.: +41 79 796 76 13
Email: cjagait@fdiworlddental.org
About World Oral Health Day
Celebrated annually on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD)
was launched by FDI World Dental Federation to raise global
awareness on the prevention and control of oral diseases.
www.worldoralhealthday.org; #WOHD24 #HappyMouth ;
@worldoralhealthday; @Toothiebeaver
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