City of Masvingo commemorates World Oral Health Day
The City of Masvingo today joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Oral Health Day under the theme,’ A Happy Mouth … A Happy Mind’ at Mucheke Clinic.
The commemorations focused on the intricate link between oral health and mental well-being, highlighting the importance of a healthy mouth for overall happiness and quality of life.
The campaign aimed at raising awareness about how poor oral health can negatively impact mental health and encourage people to prioritize their oral health.
This is the second year of the three-year “A Happy Mouth is…” campaign, which aims to simplify oral health and make it accessible to everyone.
The nurses imparted knowledge on health education on oral health, that is the importance of frequent brushing teeth, alternatives to oral care, flossing and need for regular oral health checkups.
