The World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) is delighted to announce the upcoming celebration of World Orthodontic Health Day on 15 May 2023. This significant event aims to raise awareness about oral health’s importance and highlight orthodontics’ crucial role in achieving optimal dental well-being and self-esteem.
World Federation of Orthodontists Celebrates World Orthodontic Health Day, Monday 15 May 2023
World Orthodontic Health Day is a global initiative that unites orthodontic professionals, organizations, and patients worldwide in a shared mission to promote the benefits of specialist orthodontic care. By focusing on orthodontics, the annual World Orthodontic Health Day campaign emphasizes the vital role of specialized treatment in improving oral health outcomes for people of all ages.
The official logo of World Orthodontic Health Day embodies the campaign's core message. Designed with symbolism and modernity, the logo showcases the harmony between orthodontics and oral health. The elements symbolize the partnership between dental professionals, patients, and the broader community, working together to create healthier smiles worldwide.
The primary goal of World Orthodontic Health Day is to unite orthodontists and patients while emphasizing the profound benefits that a beautiful smile can have on a person’s confidence and self-esteem. The WFO encourages people to prioritize oral health and seek orthodontic evaluation when necessary.
Nik Vaid, President of the World Federation of Orthodontists, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming World Orthodontic Health Day” "This year's campaign holds immense significance as we highlight the transformative power of orthodontics in promoting oral health. We call upon orthodontic professionals and individuals worldwide to join us in championing the importance of orthodontic treatment. Together, we can create a world full of healthier, more confident smiles."
The World Federation of Orthodontists invites all orthodontic, dental, and medical press and journals to actively participate in World Orthodontic Health Day 2023 by spreading the message through articles, interviews, and features. Working together can inspire positive changes and contribute to a brighter future for orthodontic well-being.
About the World Federation of Orthodontists: The World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) is an international organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of orthodontics worldwide. Committed to promoting excellence in orthodontic care, the WFO collaborates with professionals, researchers, and educators to provide resources, education, and support to its global membership. For more information, please visit https://www.wfo.org
Neil Hillyard
Director
Editorial note:
May 15, 2017, was the first World Orthodontic Health Day, when the WFO created a special logo for the occasion.
The artist, Ananth Shankar, the renowned designer, and cartoonist, writes about the logo:
World Orthodontic Health Day is celebrated by a logo that aims to become an easily recognized icon of orthodontic care across the globe.
At the core of the logo is a wide smile, bright white teeth space within healthy pink gums that have braces on them. These braces represent the kinship between orthodontists and a world that unites when people smile – for this purpose, the braces are actually human silhouettes holding hands as “buddy braces”. This symbol of harmony also represents the coming together of a legendary spirit, thus in Olympic colors, signifying people of every race and color coming together for orthodontic health.
The smile is within a white circle, the shining world and that itself is within a solid square block, a geometric outline that indicates stability and solid reputation. The font of the logo is classy, tall and modern. These elements are in the colors of the World Federation of Orthodontists – gold and burgundy.
The logo is also very adaptable to being a single-color icon, thus lending practically to every kind of production technique. Go ahead, spread the word of orthodontic health!
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