WOHD Exposition - Happy Mouth Happy Body; Theme: Practising dentistry beyond walls

This exposition aligns with the World Health Organization's vision for a robust dental public health system, as emphasized in their 2021 and 2023 resolutions.

Key Activities:

• Educational Programs: We offered programs to empower communities to prioritize oral health through preventive practices.
• Breaking the Walls of Practice: We showcased models for extending dental care beyond clinics, reaching underserved communities, schools, and workplaces.
• Policy Implementation: We explored the importance of training public health workers to strengthen oral health services and delivery.

Free Services:

• Seminar Session: Offered valuable information on oral health.
• Free Dental Checkups/Scaling & Polishing: Provided immediate dental care to participants.
• Free Oral Health Supplies: We distributed oral health supplies to students.

Educational Resources:

• WOHD Materials: We incorporated resources from the World Oral Health Day website to tailor educational content for primary and secondary school students.

Target Audience:

• Students
• Teachers
• Public Health Professionals
• Primary Healthcare Workers
• Children's Health Advocacy Groups

Campaign Location: Christabel Schools, Wuye, Abuja

Overall Goal:

This exposotion aimed to promote the concept of dentistry beyond limitations, addressing financial restraints, location barriers (urban and rural), and traditional practice confines. We emphasized the importance of a well-established dental public health system, utilizing education and community outreach to improve oral health for all.