World Oral Health Day is celebrated internationally on 20 March 2026 with World Oral Health Month being celebrated on a national basis by oral health professionals and endorsed by the National Department of Health in September 2026.
The celebrations are a culmination of dedication within the profession, raising national awareness of the prevention measures available and creating an understanding regarding oral disease.
SADA fully endorses the celebration of World Oral Health Day globally, working closely with the FDI, and continues with the celebration in September nationally, working closely with the National Department of Health to support and endorse all programmes of oral health.
The following files are offered here for easy access:
2026 World Oral Health Day Downloads
Fact Sheet How to ease dental anxiety - Advice for patients.pdf
A Happy Mouth is a happy life Announcement Poster.pdf
Activity sheet - Colour in your own poster.pdf
Activity sheet - Connect the dots.pdf
Activity sheet - fill in the missing words.pdf
Activity sheet - Fill out and colour in your own Toothie Kit.pdf
Activity sheet - Find your way.pdf
Activity sheet - Healthy teeth - Happy moments.pdf
Fact Sheet How to ease dental anxiety - Advice for dentists.pdf
Fact Sheet How to keep your health smile - Just for Kids.pdf
Fact Sheet How to protect a childs mouth.pdf
Fact Sheet How to protect your mouth as you get older.pdf
Fact Sheet How to protect your mouth during pregnancy.pdf
Fact Sheet How to protect your mouth.pdf
Poster Advocacy No Toothie A.pdf
Poster Advocacy No Toothie B.pdf
Poster Advocacy No Toothie C.pdf
Poster People Led with Toothie A.pdf
Poster People Led with Toothie B.pdf
Poster Toothie Poster 1.pdf
Poster Toothie Poster 2.pdf
Poster Toothie Poster 3.pdf
Poster Toothie Poster 4.pdf
Poster Toothie Poster 5.pdf
Poster Toothie Poster 6.pdf
Media Statement
World Oral Health Day 20 March - A happy mouth is a happy body.pdf
Social media posts for Clicks Radio interviews to share with patients
World Oral Health Day | Clicks Radio Live | Dr Rohini Bisaal | A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind
World Oral Health Day | Clicks Radio Live | Dr Qaqamba Njotini | A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind
World Oral Health Day | Clicks Radio Live | Mr Kwanele Makubalo | A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind
World Oral Health Day | Clicks Radio Live | Dr Aiden Schlome | A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind
WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023-2030 -Workbook
AFRO_version_Workbook WHO Global Oral Health Meeting_FINAL 102024.docx
WHO Global Oral Health Strategy 2023 2030.pdf
SADA Printable Tooth Certificates
These downloadable or printable certificates are specifically created and made available to the younger patient base of practitioners. We encourage the Tooth Fairies and Mice worldwide to utilize them when collecting teeth which have either naturally fallen out or been removed by a dental professional.
The following files are offered here for easy access: