Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla, Ghana’s celebrated dental surgeon and public health advocate, has engaged the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu some key policy recommendations by the World Dental Federation.

Among this is the inclusion of oral health education into the national curriculum and commemoration of World Oral Health Day in schools.

According to Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla, during the courtesy call earlier this week, the Education Minister "pledged his support for some of the recommendations made."

The FDI World Dental Federation in February announced Dr. Louisa Ansong-Satekla as its Global Ambassador for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, ahead of the 2025 World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign.

The 2025 campaign, rallying under the slogan “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Mind”, aims to spotlight the profound connection between oral health and overall well-being, urging global audiences to prioritize self-care through proactive dental hygiene.

Dr. Ansong-Satekla, a renowned dental surgeon and public health practitioner, will lead efforts to amplify this year’s message that oral health is foundational to mental resilience and physical vitality.

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated every year on 20 March. It is an international day to celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene to looking after everyone old and young.