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March 20, 2026
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Kenya celebrates World Oral Health Day with calls on government to tame quack dentists

Kenya celebrates World Oral Health Day with calls on government to tame quack dentists

Kenyans celebrated World Oral Day, which is marked on 20th March annually, with a call on the government agencies to weed out quack dentists...

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Kenyans marked World Oral Health Day with a strong emphasis on improving oral hygiene and demanding action against quack dentists.

  • 98.1% of Kenyan adults suffer from gum disease, and 46.3% of 5-year-olds have tooth decay.
  • The Arrow Dental Centre and Gem Smiles Foundation led outreach efforts, reaching over 250 schools and 500,000 students.
  • This year's theme was "A happy mouth is a happy life," highlighting the critical link between oral health and overall well-being.

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