Oral B takes free dental care to Iyana Ipaja residents

Oral-B, the dental-care brand of Procter & Gamble, has taken its Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC) to residents of Iyana Ipaja Lagos to commemorate this year’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD).

The event, which held on Tuesday, is in line with Oral B’s goal to promote good oral hygiene among Nigerians.

The World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year, March 20, to bring to the fore the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of oral health and the importance to both old and young.

This year’s theme “Say ahh; Think Mouth, Think Health’ aims at drawing attention to the fact that a healthy mouth is crucial to maintaining overall health and quality of life.

Speaking at the event, Brand Manager Oral B, Tolulope Pogoson, stated: “Healthy teeth and gums are fundamental to overall health and well-being of all; because we understand this, we are committed to making Nigerians fully aware of the benefits of having good oral hygiene.”

She added: “Oral-B is dedicated to improving the oral health of all Nigerians through our programs, most especially our mobile dental clinic. We are pleased that Nigerian consumers trust Oral-B when it comes to the dental health of their families.

At Procter & Gamble it is our purpose to improve the lives of consumers with our brands and programmes like the Mobile Dental Clinic Programme which is specifically designed to provide free oral care education and dental health checks to Nigerians in a bid to achieve significantly healthier lives starting from oral care.”

The Oral-B brand is a worldwide leader in both toothpaste and tooth brushing market; working closely with the dental professionals to deliver high-quality products.