 The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs joins the global community in observing World Oral Health Day on March 20, 2022, under the theme, Be Proud of Your Mouth. The dental services unit, today Friday, March 18, 2022, started the observance of the day with the launch of the oral care program for the elderly. The unit has also embarked on a series of activities geared towards increasing sensitization and raising awareness on good oral health. We want you to have a healthy mouth and be proud of it as we know that good oral hygiene can improve your overall health outcomes, quality of life and quality of livelihood. Be proud of one's mouth also means valuing the uniqueness of your own natural dentition. The Global Wooden of Disease 2019 highlights dental cavities in permanent teeth as the world's most common condition. The prevalence of dental cavities is highly impacted by the increased consumption of sugars. Sugar is the main cause of the breakdown of tooth phenomena, thus making it the main risk factor of tooth decay. Most oral health diseases are easily preventable and treated inexpensively with early detection. We encourage everyone to use a fluoride-based toothpaste with a soft bristle brush, brush at least 2 minutes twice a day, brush all tooth surfaces, replace your toothbrush every 2-3 months, floss daily, visit a dentist at least twice a year, reduce snacking between meals and eat a balanced diet. If you have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, best practice to avoid reinfection is to discard your toothbrush after you recover, because the mouth is one of the main entry points for the virus. Oral diseases are highly preventable through early interventions. See your dentist today, practice good hygiene habits so that you can be proud of your mouth. I thank you.