Gulf Oral Health Week
Gulf Oral Health Week is a unified GCC campaign on dental health; Saudi Arabia lists it for 25 to 31 March, though dates can differ by country.
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About the day
Gulf Oral Health Week is a unified awareness week across the GCC states, part of the Gulf Health Council's work on oral and dental health. It promotes good oral hygiene, low-sugar diets, quitting smoking and regular dental check-ups.
The Saudi Ministry of Health lists the week for 25 to 31 March, in both 2025 and 2026. Dates can vary by country: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health marked it in May 2025 under the slogan "Oral Health and Its Impact on Overall Physical Health".
The Saudi Ministry of Health notes that more than half of children aged 6 to 8 have decay in at least one baby tooth. Smoking and diabetes are major risk factors for gum disease.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 25 to 31 March 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 25 to 31 March 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 25 to 31 March 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Oral care and personal care
- Healthcare
- Health insurance
- Education
- Food and drink
Where this information comes from
- Saudi Ministry of Health: Gulf Oral Health Week 2026
- Saudi Ministry of Health: Gulf Oral Health Week 2025
- Gulf Times: Qatar observes GCC Oral Health Unified Week
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