Awareness Health

World Oral Health Day

A global day on 20 March promoting good oral health for people of all ages.

  • UK
  • USA
  • Ireland (not marked)
  • Canada (not marked)
  • Australia (not marked)
  • New Zealand (not marked)
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2007

About the day

FDI World Dental Federation runs the day, which it first declared in 2007. It was held on 12 September at first and moved to 20 March in 2013.

2027 theme

Generation Smile

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Saturday 20 March 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Monday 20 March 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2029Tuesday 20 March 2029UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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