In this context, the Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA), FDI (Fédération Dentaire Internationale – World Dental Federation) and Unilever Sri Lanka came together on World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2021, to highlight the importance of oral health on overall health in a pandemic struck world. Dental professionals the world over call the consequences of the pandemic on people’s oral health a dental disaster. Therefore, an islandwide, community-oriented oral health service should be implemented and later expanded into programs that screen individuals at all levels. We will continue our collective efforts to uplift oral health and hygiene in the country and spread smiles. World Oral Health Day is celebrated on March 20th each year to create worldwide awareness of the issues surrounding oral health and the importance of oral hygiene for both the young and old.

Source: The Nation April 01, 2021 10:52 UTC