Every smile tells a story
but who's standing guard over yours?

Every smile tells a story
but who's standing guard over yours?

This year's flagship project, "Mind Your Mouth" shines a spotlight on how oral health connects with the big picture: non-communicable diseases, diabetes, heart health, ageing, and overall well-being. Because your mouth isn't separate from the rest of you — it's the gateway to your health.

Guarding Smiles, Protecting Lives

Oral Health Sentinels isn't just about one project. This space is your hub for:

Research insights

Past, present, and future studies made easy to understand.

Public initiatives

From prevention campaigns to community health projects.

Specialist knowledge

Oral surgery, conservative dentistry, gnathology, oral pathology.

Practical tips

Anyone, anywhere, can guard their oral health like a true sentinel.

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Strong smiles, stronger lives.

From September to December 2025
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Who Can Be an Oral Health Sentinel?

To encourage everyone — professionals, patients, and the public — to step into the role of sentinel. Because when it comes to oral health, early action and awareness are everything.

Are You Ready to Be a Sentinel?

So, welcome aboard. Explore, learn, and join us in becoming an Oral Health Sentinel.
Your mouth will thank you. Your body will too.

FACTS & STATS

The numbers may surprise you — and they show why oral health can't be ignored.

1 in 3 Adults Has Untreated Cavities

Tooth decay is the most common untreated health condition worldwide.

Billions Lost in Productivity Globally

Estimated at $323 billion worldwide annually, poor oral health leads to missed work and school days.

The Mouth–Body Connection

Oral health doesn't stop at the mouth — it's linked to heart health, diabetes, and even brain function.