World Oral Health Day
01/19/2026

World Oral Health Day 2026: Explore the new resources and start planning your campaign

This World Oral Health Day, explore a wide range of resources to help you celebrate and join Toothie for the finale of the “A Happy Mouth” campaign — marking another step on the path to a healthier, happier life.

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WOHD26 resources

As the new year begins, we invite you to start preparing for World Oral Health Day 2026.

This year marks the final chapter of our three-year campaign theme, A Happy Mouth Is…, offering a meaningful moment to reflect on progress and look ahead to what’s next. With the tagline “A Happy Mouth Is… A Happy Life,” WOHD 2026 will spotlight oral health as the foundation of lifelong well-being — from a baby’s first teeth to maintaining a healthy smile in older age.

In 2026, the creative approach will once again feature Toothie in the final instalment of this movie-style campaign. This time, a brand-new song will drive the message forward, teasing audiences with an exciting “sequel” moment.

The campaign will highlight how good oral health supports living life to the fullest, for everyone, everywhere, regardless of age, income, or where they live.

 

Check out a whole new set of resources available for you to use

We are pleased to share a refreshed set of campaign resources designed to help you plan early, raise awareness, and inspire action.

We count on your efforts worldwide to roll out WOHD in your country and create a truly global movement. A wide range of materials is already available to support your activities at wohd.org. Including:

 

Action toolkit

Your go-to starting point for everything related to the campaign. The Action Toolkit includes key messages, ready-made social media posts, tips on how to activate the campaign, an overview of all available resources, and guidance on how you can help us make an even bigger impact — and more.

 

Teaser

Over the past two years, Toothie—FDI’s beloved beaver mascot—has taken center stage in a dynamic, movie-inspired campaign. For WOHD 2026, our oral health ambassador returns in the final installment of this cinematic series.

 

Song 

This time, the story is driven by a brand-new song, already available on all major streaming platforms, teasing audiences with an exciting “sequel” moment and carrying the message forward. 

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Posters

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WOHD26 posters

Display and distribute the official WOHD posters to inspire smiles everywhere.

 

Infographic fact sheets

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WOHD26 fact sheets

Get the facts! Most oral health conditions are preventable and treatable when caught early. Empower yourself—and others—with the knowledge to maintain a healthy mouth and enjoy a happier life. There’s a fact sheet for every stage of life, along with separate fact sheets offering advice on managing dental anxiety. Plus, a comprehensive summary brings all the information together in one handy resource.

 

Children's activity sheets

Healthy habits start young! These fun, printable activity sheets make learning about oral health enjoyable, helping children build the foundations for a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles.

 

Key advocacy cards

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WOHD26 - Advocacy cards

These cards are a practical tool for promoting oral health through education, outreach, and advocacy.

Covering a wide range of topics and conditions, they help spark meaningful conversations
and support your efforts to create real impact.

Take me to the resources

 

Stay connected: Follow Toothie’s adventures on social media!

If you’re not already following Toothie on Instagram, now is the perfect time: @toothiebeaver. He’ll keep you updated whenever exciting new content or announcements are coming your way!

And don’t forget to keep an eye open on the campaign channel @worldoralhealthday

 

Are you an FDI member? Access the Member Hub!

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WOHD26 Member hub

If you are an FDI member, you can create an account and log into the “Member Hub”, which houses all the ready-made campaign artwork files. You may find it necessary to adapt the materials to suit your specific local context.

The member hub also hosts Customization Guidelines specifically crafted to help FDI members design their own activities and initiatives around the day.

 

Stay tuned for the new resources and updates

More resources will be available in the coming weeks, so come back and visit the campaign website regularly to get involved with WOHD 2026.  

We count on your efforts to help make WOHD 2026 a truly global movement—and we can’t wait to see how you will bring it to life.

Get ready to celebrate the finale in style and join us on a path to a healthier, happier life!