Overview

Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research, Sharda University is organizing “World Oral Health Day” on 20th March 2026.

World Oral Health Day, observed on 20 March each year to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene and its connection to health and well being.
This program aims to educate, engage and encourage the community to adopt healthy oral care habits.

The 2026 theme, "A Happy Mouth is... A Happy Life".

This theme emphasized the connection between oral health and well being. Dental health can affect the functional, psychological and social dimensions of a child’s well-being.

Oral pain has devastating effects on children, including sleep, behavioural problems and poor leaning. Dental decay in children is an important public health issue. Oral health is the condition of the mouth, teeth, and oro-facial structures that enable individuals to perform essential functions such as speaking, breathing and eating. A health awareness programme must be organized to spread knowledge about healthy oral practices. The 2026 campaign focuses on the intricate link between oral health and general health with the theme “A HAPPY MOUTH IS…. A HAPPY LIFE.”

Objectives of Event

  • To spread awareness about the importance of oral health.
  • To increase the knowledge regarding oral care and tooth friendly snack for kids.
  • To reduce incidence of oral decay and other associated health conditions
  • To demonstrate proper brushing technique
  • To spread awareness related to good oral health and overall well-being

Convener Details

  • Prof. (Dr) R.SreeRaja Kumar, Associate Dean, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9646531203, rs.kumar@sharda.ac.in

CO CONVENOR:

  • Dr. Amrita Akhilesh Sivasanker, Associate Professor, Child Health Nursing, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9910023198, amrita.akhilesh@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

  • Ms. Diksha Saxena, Assistant Professor, Child Health Nursing, SSNSR, Sharda University, 8433435614, diksha.saxena@sharda.ac.in
  • Ms. Deepti, Senior Tutor/Lecturer, Child Health Nursing, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9205048994, deepti.2@sharda.ac.in