World Oral Health Day

March 20th is the United Nations International Day of Happiness. Happy Day is celebrated with the belief that we can create a happier and kinder world together by adopting a simple, daily practice. This day reminds us that being happy is a basic human right and it is important to be happy.

Background

In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution that made happiness a fundamental human goal and called for happiness to be prioritized as much as economic opportunity. Two years later in 2013, all 193 member states of the United Nations celebrated the world's first International Day of Happiness, and it continues to be held on March 20 of each year.

The Happiness Ranking is part of the World Happiness Report. A country's score is based on a survey in which participants rate their current quality of life on a scale of zero to 10.

International Day of Happiness

Oral health is regardless of any age. People of all ages should value and care for their oral health. Join the global community on World Oral Health Day to take pride in your mouth for a lifetime of smiles.

Every year on March 20, we celebrate World Oral Health Day as we unite around the world to help reduce the burden of oral diseases. The purpose of this day is to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to protect their oral health.

Background

90% of the world's population suffers from oral diseases in their lifetime. Although most of these oral diseases are preventable, oral health problems still exist due to lack of proper treatment and public awareness. Organized by FDI, the World Dental Federation, National Dental Associations around the world conduct campaigns in more than 130 countries on World Oral Health Day.