Estonia is making strides with its sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill, joining the ranks of EU nations promoting diet-related NCD prevention! The Platform welcomes this initiative to promote nutritionally balanced diets and will support further efforts. sm.ee/uudised/magusa…

It's a wrap on our Q2 Board meeting! Beneficial discussions to set the stage for the next steps of the Platform's work ahead of the EU elections in June! Thanks to all those who participated both in person and online. Exciting times ahead for the Platform!🔥🖊️ #staytuned

The Platform continues calling for targeted investments into research for interventions that address social and commercial determinants of oral (and overall) health. Pleased to see health approached throughout the life course as a key topic of #EPHW! eupha.org/euphw_page.php…

The Platform is proud to have contributed to remarkable initiatives over the last 4 years. Oral health is crucial for general health, the Platform looks forward to being at the forefront of a new push for better health for all! #SmileYourWayToABetterLife ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

May has brought together Gum Health Day and Mother's Day, a perfect reminder to make sure that #gumdisease does not become an issue during #pregnancy. #EFPerio #OralHealthPregnancy #oralhealth efp.org/for-patients/g…

Today is the day! The Platform will attend the WHA Global Oral Health Action Plan Implementation event in Geneva today. Oral health is vital for the well-being of everyone, the Platform looks forward to meeting you there! #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife gov.ie/en/news/f18c5-…

Italy faces significant challenges in managing #caries and #periodontitis. The Economist Impact white paper brings to light many issues surrounding #oralhealth in the country and proposes interventions. #EFPerio #health SIdP efp.org/news-events/ne…

A first! The Platform was pleased to be at the first ever side-event on #oralhealth at the #WHA. Congratulations to our Chair Dympna Kavanagh for this successful event upon which we aim to support the implementation of the WHO Action Plan in Europe. #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife

A look back at the World Health Organization (WHO) #WHA77 week, which was incredibly dense, rich and marked by key #oralhealth events, commitments and a major announcement. All of them reflect the growing interest of Member States and stakeholders since the adoption of the #Resolution on Oral Health 2021.

Studies have shown a strong link between poor oral health and conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, low birth weight, premature birth, and Alzheimer’s disease. dentalhealth.org/news/new-data-… oralhealthfoundation.eu.rit.org.uk/news/new-data-…

As part of our commitment to achieving our goals, the ACFF has worked hard to push for the development and implementation of Core Curricula in Cariology into dental schools around the world. Find out more: acffglobal.org/resources/cari…

The Platform warmly welcomes the new EP cohort and looks forward to cooperating with new health champions! EU-level initiatives will be fundamental to achieving ambitious goals, and we are thrilled to support action to promote better oral healthcare. #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife

The Platform welcomes the Council recommendations for vaccine-preventable cancers. Gender-neutral HPV vaccinations are crucial for oral cancer prevention and committed action at both the EU and national levels will be key! #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife

🌍 The EU is at a pivotal moment for future health priorities! Integrating oral health will be crucial and the Platform looks forward to cooperating with EU stakeholders toward better healthcare for all. #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications/m…

Hungary takes on the Council Presidency and plans to adopt Council Conclusions on CVDs. As most NCDs share risk factors, we look forward to cooperating with #HUPres and stakeholders for a comprehensive approach to target NCDs! #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife

🩵🇬🇷 It’s inspiring to see Greece building a new national Cancer Plan & Cancer Registry. 📊Using current, reliable data should guide policy discussions in every country Download our updated #europeancancerpulse country report for Greece & discover more ➡️europeancancer.org/country-reports

A new World Health Organization (WHO) practical tool supporting Member States in reaching informed decision-making on engaging with private sector entities for #NCD prevention and control: Launch of the new practical tool knowledge-action-portal.com/en/news_and_ev…

Welcome🎉The Platform looks forward to collaborating with EU decisionmakers to improve oral health for all in Europe✨ #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife

⚠️The approval of the updated Mercury Regulation aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Oral Health Action Plan, marking a significant step towards eliminating mercury. 🇪🇺 The Platform continues to advocate for policies that emphasize prevention and enhance the health of all EU citizens.

🇧🇪 Looking forward to ADEE's Annual Meeting in Leuven, Belgium this weekend! ☀️ Reach out to our Chair, Dr Dympna Kavanagh, who will be attending if you're up for a coffee and an insightful exchange. See you there! ☕️ #SmileYourWayToAHealthyLife