Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe

800,000 deaths every year—1 in 11 deaths in the WHO European Region—are linked to alcohol. This is the reality that brought together health professionals from across Europe yesterday, to discuss coordinated action. WHO Europe, in collaboration with the European Association for the Study of the Liver - EASL | The Home of Hepatology, initiated this dialogue by organizing the first European alcohol health alliance symposium. As Europe faces the highest rates of alcohol-related diseases and disorders, health professionals across the region have a crucial in driving change, influencing policy, and reducing the burden of alcohol-related harm. “Health professionals are ideally positioned to start conversations and to champion best practices in reducing alcohol-related harm. This goes beyond health services and extends to wider settings. Without their active engagement, the challenge of achieving the adoption of these critical policies is unlikely to be met. Their leadership can make all the difference.” — Gauden Galea, Special Adviser to the Regional Director for Europe on NCDs and Innovation. Yesterday's discussions focused on creating a united front. Through knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovative tools like the WHO/Europe AI tool, this initial conversation aims to build a stronger, more effective alliance to address alcohol harm. Together, we can make a significant difference and create a healthier, more resilient Europe. #EVIDAction Aleksander Krag UEG - United European Gastroenterology  European Medical Students’ Association (EMSA) Association of European Cancer Leagues World Heart Federation

The #WHOGlobalOralHealthMeeting2024 in Thailand was transformative—unmatched momentum and #leadership, WHO support, government action, non-state actor collaboration, vibrant side-events, a new #GlobalOralHealthCoalition and the landmark #BangkokDeclaration. Now is the time to deliver results! Bangkok Declaration: https://lnkd.in/d_ePqwdf #uhc #beatncds #oralhealthforall #nohealthwithoutoralhealth #publicpolicy #healthpolicy #nyudentistry #WHO #PAHO #AFRO Benoit Varenne Bulela Vava Yuriko Harada Nicole Rendell Bente Mikkelsen Guy Fones Dr( Lt Col) Sangeeta Singh Carolina Hommes Elena Tsoy Makino Yuka Dr Samar ElFeky Oria James Sanjana Marpadga NALIKA GUNAWARDENA Leenu Raju Maimanuku Paula Vassallo Dr Dympna Kavanagh Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, FADHA Albert Domingo Hatem Amer Cristin Kearns Stefan Listl Voramon Agrasuta Nicoletta De Lissandri Raman Preet

🌟 Recap Video: World Health Organization Global Oral Health Meeting 2024 🌟 Thanks to the Ministry of Public Health Thailand, we are thrilled to share a first recap video of the #WHOGlobalOralHealthMeeting, organized in #Bangkok, #Thailand! 🎥✨ This video beautifully captures the essence of this memorable event, showcasing unforgettable moments and key milestones. From engaging discussions with #MemberStates, #UNAgencies, and #NSas non-state actors to the historic adoption of the #BangkokDeclaration, this meeting marked a pivotal step in advancing national oral health initiatives worldwide towards a common goal: Universal Health Coverage for Oral Health by 2030! Join us in revisiting these great memories and celebrating the significant strides made towards enhancing oral diseases prevention and control interventions with other #NCDs through #PHC approach and under the #UHC umbrella. Watch the video now and be inspired by the global movement to improving oral health! 🌍 On behalf of the WHO Oral Health team at HQ and Regional offices, we wish you all season's greetings! 🎄 #GlobalOralHealthMeeting2024 #UHCforOralHealth #OralHealthForAll #NoHealthWithoutOralHealth Professor Jérôme SALOMON Samira Asma Guy Fones Shelly Chadha Jim Campbell Gauden Galea Asmus Hammerich Werner Obermeyer Stewart Simonson Anselm Hennis Francesco Branca Prebo Barango Maria Neira Martyna Hogendorf Nicole Rendell Yuriko Harada Gabriela Sardon Makino Yuka Dr( Lt Col) Sangeeta Singh NALIKA GUNAWARDENA Elena Tsoy Carolina Hommes Mikiko Kanda Dr Samar ElFeky Habib Benzian Raman Preet Oria James Voramon Agrasuta Bente Mikkelsen Dr. Ahmed Ogwell OUMA - FAPH Emmanuelle Le Lay THE BORROW FOUNDATION Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe NCD Alliance FDI World Dental Federation UNRWA UNDP UNICEF Minamata Convention on Mercury 🔗 Watch the Recap Video

🌟 Reflecting on Bangkok! 🌟   😁 It was a privilege to engage in meaningful discussions in Thailand 🇹🇭 with a community of inspiring professionals and civil society stakeholders, all united by a shared commitment to advancing global oral health. Together, we achieved a #historic milestone!   🌍 Delegates from 110+ countries gathered to adopt the #BangkokDeclaration - a key step in preparing for the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The declaration underscores the critical role of oral health in addressing the global burden of NCDs and aligns with efforts to integrate oral health within broader public health strategies.   🚀 Witnessing the Platform’s outstanding representation at the #WHOGlobalOralHealthMeeting was both humbling and a proud moment. It showcased the power of collaboration and dialogue in shaping the future of oral health.    💡 We are proud to be contributing to these critical discussions. Our delegation advocated for patient-centred solutions, equitable access, and policies addressing sugar, alcohol, nicotine, and tobacco consumption. The civil society can play a central role in the implementation of the #WHOGlobalOralActionPlan, and we are thrilled to engage actively to ensure this.  🔗 Find more about what our Platform as a member of the civil society is calling for at https://lnkd.in/dn_7zMxy.   Together, let’s build a world in which there is #NoHealthWithoutOralHealth! 💪 #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife #GlobalOralHealthMeeting2024 #UHCforOralHealth #OralHealthForAll #GlobalOralHealthActionPlan #GlobalCoalitionOnOralHealth #BangkokDeclarationOnOralHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #NCD #RoadTo2025 #4thUNHLMonNCDs #UHC2030 #HealthforAll

🫀 We welcome today’s adoption of the Council Conclusions on Cardiovascular Health. This milestone emphasizes the importance of prevention, health literacy, and equitable access to care in reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) across the EU. 💡 The Platform is particularly pleased to see periodontal care recognised as a crucial element for cardiovascular health. Periodontitis contributes to systemic inflammation, which is also closely linked to heart disease and stroke. Including periodontal care and broader oral healthcare in prevention strategies is needed for a holistic approach to health. We're also glad to see the World Health Organization's Global Oral Health Action Plan highlighted as a key reference document in this area, reinforcing the importance of oral health in broader public health policies. 🖇️ As we work towards a healthier Europe, let’s continue to connect the dots between different health challenges and advocate for integrated approaches to prevention and care. 👏 Kudos to the Council of the European Union and Member States for prioritising cardiovascular health. Let’s ensure oral health remains firmly on the agenda as we move forward! 🔜 We look forward to working with the SANT Committee, Commissioner Várhelyi, and Member States to ensure inclusion of #OralHealth as an essential component of a future plan of CVD and the EU's NCD prevention policy. Tomislav Sokol Stine Bosse Radan Kanev Andras Kulja MD #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife #CardiovascularHealth #OralHealth #Prevention #HealthPolicy #EU

🔊 Did you know that ALL alcoholic beverages - beer, wine, and spirits - can cause cancer? The risk grows with every glass, as stressed by the World Health Organization. 🫗   📈 In 2020, 54,000 oral cancers were attributable to alcohol consumption, which is one of the most common risk factors across major non-communicable diseases (NCDs).   💡 Only half of the Europeans know about the link between alcohol and cancer. Let's raise #awareness and share this post with our network.   #Prevention saves lives! 💙   #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife #NoHealthWithoutOralHealth

🔔 New Update From Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭! 📝 We were present at the "Monitoring and surveillance of oral conditions" side event. This session focused on the vital role of data in shaping effective public health policies and interventions. 🙂 Our Chair, Dr Dympna Kavanagh emphasised the importance of incorporating psychosocial consumer or patient-reported outcomes in our advocacy efforts. Key points discussed included: 📊 Developing more efficient and effective integrated health information systems that include oral health 🛠️ Ensuring these systems inform planning, management, and policy-making to drive better outcomes 🌍 Strengthening data collection and analysis to provide accurate insights for global oral health initiatives 🚀 We’re committed to advocating for these advancements in our efforts to shape a healthier future for all! Thank you Queen Mary University of London, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland WHO Collaborating Center for Oral Health Education and Research, Mahidol University, Thailand for this brilliant discussion. #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife #NoHealthWithoutOralHealth #GlobalOralHealthMeeting2024 #UHCforOralHealth #OralHealthForAll #GlobalOralHealthActionPlan #GlobalCoalitionOnOralHealth #BangkokDeclarationOnOralHealth #PrimaryHealthCare #NCD #RoadTo2025 #4thUNHLMonNCDs #UHC2030 #HealthforAll

👏"There is no health without #OralHealth" - a message echoed by many participants of the Global Oral Health Meeting in Bangkok. 📌It's clear that we must prioritise oral diseases as a part of the NCD response and Universal Health Coverage. As the meeting is coming to an end today. Follow FDI World Dental Federation to learn more about the outcomes.

Great summary from Nicole Rendell, my co-moderator of a panel discussion on #HealthWorkforce during the #WHO #GlobalOralHealthMeeting in Bangkok yesterday! #globaloralhealth #uhc #oralhealth4all #primaryhealthcare #NYUDentistry

🌍✨ Bangkok Declaration: No Health Without Oral Health At the first-ever #WHOGlobalOralHealthMeeting in Bangkok, delegates from over 110 countries, including Ministers of Health, adopted the historic Bangkok Declaration to achieve Universal Health Coverage for #OralHealth by 2030. Key highlights:  📌 Oral diseases affect 3.5 billion people and demand urgent action.  📌 Integration of essential oral health services into UHC benefit packages.  📌 Focus on prevention, equity, and sustainable oral health practices. This declaration marks a transformative step for global health, recognizing oral health as a fundamental #HumanRight and critical to #PublicHealth. #OralHealth #UHC #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #BangkokDeclaration #WHO #globaloralhealth #uhc #health4all #healthpolicy #oralhealth4all