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World Oral Health Day
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Philips have once again united with FDI World Dental Federation to celebrate World Oral Health Day (WOHD), March 20th, 2018 to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health throughout life.
The WOHD 2018 campaign brings to life the view of the mouth serving as a mirror to the body and reflecting overall health.
In 2001, West Virginia University (WVU) launched the Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants (HAPI) Project. A federally funded MCHB/HRSA project. Its goal, to help improve the health of mothers, infants and families by targeting prenatal and postpartum women with free services for healthier pregnancies including reduction in infant mortality and low birth weights.
As part of HAPI, more than 1,000 pregnant women have completed an oral healthcare program including: education, dental prophylaxis with follow-up, and use of oral hygiene products. Philips has partnered with HAPI by providing Philips Sonicare power toothbrushes for the last 12 years.
The results have been encouraging. A secondary data analysis showed that pregnant women have improved birth outcomes after participating in the HAPI comprehensive oral care program.
This year’s campaign ‘Live Mouth Smart’ empowers people to take control of their oral health – throughout life – so they can enjoy a healthy, functional mouth from childhood into old age.
It conveys the message that by making smart decisions such as adopting good oral hygiene habits, avoiding risk factors and having a regular dental check-up, they can help prevent oral disease.
You can get involved and help your patients Live Mouth Smart. There is a brochure available with tips for your patients on how to Live Mouth Smart. Next to that you can download the campaign poster and infographic with easily digestible data and statistics.
* Philips Oral Healthcare products are designed to aid in the prevention of cavities, plaque and gingivitis. They have not been cleared or approved for the prevention or treatment of periodontitis or other diseases. Emerging research shows that there is an association between periodontitis and certain systemic diseases. A cause and effect relationship has not been established.
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