'Reclaimed Healthy Smiles, Collaborative Oral Care'... Oral Health Day Ceremony to Be Held Tomorrow

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Promotion Institute announced that they will hold the '78th Oral Health Day' commemorative ceremony at 1 p.m. on the 9th at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Oral Health Day Poster. [Photo by Ministry of Health and Welfare]

This year's Oral Health Day slogan is "Rediscovered Healthy Smiles, Oral Care Together." It signifies the importance of paying close attention to and managing oral health, which has been neglected due to masks covering the mouth. During the ceremony, commendations from the Minister of Health and Welfare will be awarded to those who have dedicated themselves to promoting national oral health, and a thematic video on the importance of oral care along with a performance will be presented.

In front of the Korea Press Center at Seoul Madang Plaza, a joint experience booth by dental medical organizations will be operated. A total of eight booths will host public participation events such as oral examinations, oral care experiences, and educational material exhibitions. Along with an online quiz event, local governments will also promote their own events including commemorative ceremonies, performances, promotional booths, and oral care and education for vulnerable groups.

Park Min-su, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, said, "This year's Oral Health Day is especially meaningful as it is the first time since COVID-19 that we are celebrating it without restrictions, and the role of the dental community is more important than ever. The government will actively promote essential oral health policies for the public, such as expanding pediatric dental primary care for lifelong health and continuously expanding oral care centers for people with disabilities, which are national agenda items."

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