{"id":71,"date":"2021-03-18T15:40:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T15:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terjanian.org\/?p=71"},"modified":"2021-03-18T15:40:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T15:40:32","slug":"world-oral-health-day-march-20-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terjanian.org\/?p=71","title":{"rendered":"World Oral Health Day"},"content":{"rendered":"According to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oralhealthgroup.com\/news\/canadas-dental-hygienists-celebrate-world-oral-health-day-2-1003958530\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the Oral Health group<\/a>. On March 20, Canada\u2019s dental\nhygienists will enroll in the worldwide remembrance of World Oral Health Day\nWith the topic, \u201cBe Proud of Your Mouth,\u201d this public awareness campaign\nreminds people of all ages that great oral wellbeing can improve our overall\nlife quality.\n\n<!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u201cOral health is essential to overall physical, social, and mental well-being,\u201d\nexplains Tiffany Ludwicki, president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhygienecanada.ca\/\">Canadian Dental Hygienists<\/a>\nAssociation (CDHA). \u201cResearch shows that, when biofilm accumulates on your\nteeth, it can lead to periodontal (gum) disease, which is associated with\nserious illnesses, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes,\nand stroke.\u201d As vital primary health care providers, dental hygienists help to avoid\nand identify oral health complications. They assess your head, neck, and mouth\nat appointments, make recommendations when required, and work with you to determine\ncustomized oral hygiene routines.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h2>What is World Oral Health Day?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOn the 20 March every year,\u00a0World Oral Health Day\u00a0 Campaign\ninvites the world to come together to\u00a0assist lower the problem\nof\u00a0oral illnesses, which involve\u00a0people, health systems\u00a0and\neconomies everywhere.\n\n<div id=\"attachment_72\" style=\"width: 444px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72\" class=\" wp-image-72\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/terjanian.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/USCA_landscape_3_2.jpg?resize=434%2C289&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"World Oral Health Day\" width=\"434\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/terjanian.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/USCA_landscape_3_2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/terjanian.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/USCA_landscape_3_2.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/terjanian.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/USCA_landscape_3_2.jpg?w=959&amp;ssl=1 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: USCA, Morocco<\/p><\/div>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIts objective: to enable\u00a0individuals with the expertise,\u00a0tools and\ntrust to\u00a0ensure excellent oral condition.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWhy\u00a0is World Oral Health Day important?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOral diseases are a major health concern for many countries and negatively\nimpact people throughout their lives. Oral diseases lead to pain and\ndiscomfort, social isolation, and loss of self-confidence, and they are often\nlinked to other serious health issues. And yet, there is no reason to\nsuffer:\u00a0most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be\ntreated in their early stages.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Who is it directed to?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0individuals\u00a0to take personal action\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0schools\u00a0and\u00a0youth groups\u00a0to deliver learning\nactivities about oral health\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0oral health professionals\u00a0and the\u00a0wider\nhealthcare community\u00a0to educate the populations they serve\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0governments\u00a0and\u00a0policymakers\u00a0to champion\nbetter oral health for all.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How to get involved?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFDI relies on individual action worldwide to roll out World Oral Health Day\nin each country and create a truly global movement. We encourage you to use\nyour local expertise to create awareness and roll-out WOHD in your community.\nWhatever you decide to do, however big or small, contributes to improving the\noral health of populations globally.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Who organizes World Oral Health Day?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWorld Oral Health Day is an initiative of FDI World Dental Federation;\nan organization that brings together the world of dentistry with the aim of\nachieving optimal oral health for everyone.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWorld Oral Health Day was first declared in 2007 and was originally\ncelebrated on 12 September &#8211; the birth date of FDI founder Dr. Charles Godon.\nHowever, the campaign was not fully activated until 2013, after the date was\nchanged to 20 March to avoid conflict with the FDI World Dental Congress taking\nplace in September.\n<h3>The blog<\/h3>\nPreventative dentistry is a major focus of Dr. Pascal Terjanian\u2019s practice. He considers the role of nutrition and overall physical health when assessing dental issues and appropriate treatments. Good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups form the foundations of preventative dentistry.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/terjanian.org\/?p=48\">Dr. Pascal Terjanian<\/a> maintains a blog on dental issues, covering preventative dentistry topics as well as providing information on warning signs that might warrant professional attention. The blog plays an important role in his strategy for providing quality preventative care.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the Oral Health group. 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