World Oral Health Day across the Czech Republic

Event leader

Česká stomatologická komora (Czech Dental Chamber)

Description

World Oral Health Day events took place throughout the Czech Republic from 20 March to 30 April 2025. The main goal of the events was to reach the general public and raise awareness of the importance of proper oral care and its impact on overall health. Visitors of all ages had the opportunity to learn the correct brushing techniques and receive expert advice on dental hygiene. Some programs allowed participants to have the condition of their teeth and gums assessed. The program was designed to be attractive and beneficial for both children and adults. 

As part of World Oral Health Day 2025, the Czech Dental Chamber, in cooperation with organisations, partners and volunteers, managed to reach and treat more than 11 915 people and many pupils from 829 schools.

Events took place at the following locations

Dům Radost Praha, Stomatologická klinika FNKV, MŠ Hvozd, Domov sv. Josefa v Žirči, Ostrava - hala Gong, školní družina v Horní Moštěnici, ordinace dentální hygieny v Přerově, MS Dráček v Lysé and Labem, Pekárek Dental Chodov, školka na Malé Skále, Dentální Hygiena 100pro s.r.o., Pearl dent Kláry Marešové, Brno, Olomouc, Hradec Králové and many more.

Participants

ÁMOS vision, Asociace dentálních hygienistek ČR (the Association of Dental Hygienists of the Czech Republic)

Sdružení studentů stomatologie ČR (Association of Students of Dentistry of the Czech Republic)

3. lékařská fakulta Univerzity Karlovy (the 3rd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University)

 Vyšší odborná zdravotnická škola a Střední zdravotnická škola Praha a Soukromá VOŠ zdravotnická pro dentální hygienistky (the Higher Vocational School of Health and the Secondary School of Health in Prague and the Private Medical School for Dental Hygienists).

World Oral Health Day in numbers

• The 3rd Faculty of Medicine of Charles University organized an awareness-raising program for children and adults in various places in the Czech Republic as part of the World Oral Health Day. 50 students and 10 lecturers participated. Participants were given a lecture, educational leaflets, and had the opportunity to try out practical dental hygiene training and learned a lot of useful information about preventing tooth decay, gingivitis and a healthy lifestyle that leads to oral health.

location + reached

Radost house, Elementary shools of Prague 3

656 children

Elementary school Jílovská, Praha 4

123 children

Skautské středisko Moravské Budějovice

37 children

Palata – home for the visually impaired seniors

68 seniors

House for people with disabilities Šípková

52 people

Elementary school Vodičkva

47 children

Elementary school Nové Butovice

75 children

Kindergarten Nové Butovice

36 children

Senior house Ořech

28 seniors

Elementary school Nové Butovice

69 children

Elementary school Vodičkova

30 children

High school Ruská

54 people

Elementary school, Filosofská, Prague 4

204 children

Elementary school Vodičkova 22

28 children

Elementary school Nové Butovice

57 children

Elementary school Modrá Škola

54 children

Course for pregnant women and mothers with children, Studium Osmička, Dobříš

18 people

Noursing home, Dobříš

19 people

Several kindergartend and Elementary schools in Prague

735 pupils

Secondary medical school Prague

363 pupils

Various Prague gymnasiums

93 pupils

Královské Vinohrady University Hospital

2.692 patients and employees

3rd Faculty of Medicine Prague - Charles University

1.193 employees and students

Various Prague special schools 

375 pupils and employees

Charity Prague foundation

119 employees and clients

Asylum houses 

69 clients and their children

Senior houses Prague

224 clients

House for people with visual impairment

46 clients

Dental Clinic of the 3rd Faculty of Dentistry of Charles University and Faculty of Dental Medicine

335 seniors, pregnant womans and children

total

 7 697 people reached

• SVOŠ medical school for DH prepared a program for patients in various dental offices. The standard treatment was followed by a short individual lecture on proper oral care. Patients also received printed educational materials.

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various dental practices

643  adults

370 children

• On the occasion of the SDUZ (World Oral Health Day), the Czech Dental Chamber, together with the Republika bez kazu initiative and ÁMOS vision, prepared an engaging educational programme for primary school pupils, which was available on ÁMOS school touch panels throughout March. Thanks to ÁMOS, the educational spots and interactive quizzes reached 347 primary schools and 482 primary and secondary schools across the Czech Republic. We do not have the exact number of campaigns contacted, but we know, that over 400 pupils were directly involved in the competitions.

location + reached

various schools of Czech Republic

347 Czech primary schools

482 primary and secondary schools

• The Regional Dental Chamber prepared a spectacular event in the city of Ostrava in the multifunctional space of the Gong hall, which was intended for the general public, both children and adults. The program included a series of educational competitions, dental check-ups and lectures on how to properly care for the oral cavity.

location + reached

Ostrava, Gong hall

812 guests

239 children treated

• The traditional Czech brand HERBADENT specializes in toothpastes and mouthwashes with effective extracts of 7 medicinal herbs and free of unnecessary chemicals also participated in World Oral Health Day very successfully. Stands with educational programs were all over the country and reached out to the general public.

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various primary and kindergarten schools and shopping centres across the Czech Republic

367 people

• Association of Students of Dentistry of the Czech Republic also took a very active part in World Oral Health Day. Educational events were held in Prague, Pilsen, Olomouc, Hradec Králové, Brno and Ostrava. The participants practically tried the technique of brushing their teeth, and each received a free toothbrush from Herbadent. This activity contributed significantly to the prevention of tooth decay and spreading awareness of the importance of oral health.

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various cities of Czech Republic

1787 people (children, teens and adults)

Website

World Oral Health Day in the Czech Republic has its own tab on the website with information for the public and a calendar of events (Pro odbornou veřejnost - Republika bez kazu).

Media coverage

On 13 March 2025, the Czech Dental Chamber held a press conference on the topic of the SDUZ (World Oral Health day) conference, which was attended by about 30 journalists from print media, radio, including and television crews (CT1, TV PRIMA).

The press release was distributed to many czech journalists after the konference. 

Světový den ústního zdraví 2025: „Šťastná ústa, šťastná mysl“ | Hrot24.cz

Světový den ústního zdraví | StomaTeam, s.r.o. - Váš průvodce dentálním světem

Světový den ústního zdraví s Prahou 3 – LKS časopis

Světový den ústního zdraví 2025

Světový den ústního zdraví 2025 | Barrandov.tv

Světový den ústního zdraví 2025: „Šťastná ústa, šťastná mysl“ | ČeskéNoviny.cz

Světový den ústního zdraví 2025 - Metro.cz

Social media coverage

The Czech Dental Chamber has created a separate FB page for World Oral Health Day: (8) Facebook. Posts are also shared on the FB profile of the Czech Dental Chamber, as well as on Instagram Republika bez kazu (Republic without Caries) or on the CDC Instagram.

🦷Akce ke Světovému dni... - Česká stomatologická komora | Facebook

Děkujeme za včerejší krásné... - Světový den ústního zdraví | Facebook

🦷🩵 ŠŤASTNÁ ÚSTA, ŠŤASTNÁ... - Světový den ústního zdraví | Facebook

Information about World Oral Health Day were shared on the Facebook pages of the CSK (Czech Dental Chamber), SDUZ (World Oral Health Day) and partners and private entities.

Visuals

The global theme of the campaign was "Happy Mouth, Happy Mind". Tothie was our main mascot and his motif appeared in flyers, on t-shirts etc.

Partners

COLGATE – PALMOLIVE Česká republika spol. s r. o., Dům RADOST a. s., Ewopharma, spol. s r. o., Haleon Czech Republic s. r. o., Herbai a. s., JNTL Consumer Health (Czech Republic), s. r. o., Kooperativa pojišťovna, a. s., Vienna Insurance Group, Leasing České spořitelny, a. s., Městská část Praha 3, Philips Česká republika s. r. o., Procter & Gamble Czech Republic s. r. o., PROFIMED s. r. o., Republika bez kazu, StomaTeam s. r. o. a Wald Pharmaceuticals s. r. o.