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Unilever Uganda is providing free dental check-ups and at several clinics and dental camp outreaches in schools in the country this World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated today, Monday, 20 March 2023.

Unilever Uganda under its oral care brand Pepsodent has launched a campaign that encourages people to improve their oral health with a free dental consultation.

Dubbed ‘Now Everyone Can #TalkToADentist,’ the campaign is part of celebrations to mark World Oral Health Day 2023.

Senior dentist Dr. Ken Chapman at the launch of the campaign on Monday. PHOTO/DON MUGABI

Unilever Uganda is providing free dental check-ups and at several clinics and dental camp outreaches in schools in the country this World Oral Health Day, which is celebrated today, Monday, 20 March 2023.

Through giving people the opportunity to visit a dentist, Unilever through Pepsodent hopes to encourage everyone to take the first step to improve their oral health and talk to a dentist.

Joan Menya, Managing Director at Unilever Uganda, and senior dentist Dr. Ken Chapman at the launch of the campaign on Monday. PHOTO/DON MUGABI

Joan Menya, Managing Director at Unilever Uganda, said: “As part of our brand’s ongoing mission to prevent oral disease for everyone, we want to help everyone access the quality dental advice and care they deserve, especially those who have never been to a dentist before. That’s why we have conducted these free dental consultation exercises, to give people access to professional oral healthcare. Our World Oral Health Day 2023 campaign, ‘Now Everyone Can #TalkToADentist’ encourages people take the first step to improving their oral health by going for their first dental visit, for free.”

Some of the children pose with Pepsodent at the launch. PHOTO/DON MUGABI

Pepsodent has organised free dental check-ups at Mengo Hospital, IMC Kololo, Pan Dental Naguru, Pan Dental Buganda Road, UMC Bukoto and Life Link Hospital in Ntinda. They have also conducted dental camps at St. Peters S.S Nsambya and St. Josephs Girls S.S.S Nsambya to create awareness for the importance of dental check-ups through their Now Every One Can #TalkToADentist campaign. 

Ms Joan Menya, the Managing Director at Unilever Uganda with senior dentist Dr. Ken Chapman give Pepsodent to school children at the launch of the campaign at Mengo Hospital on Monday. PHOTO/DON MUGABI

Dr Nevis Musinguzi from Mengo Hospital where over 100 people accessed free dental consultations courtesy of Pepsodent said: “Millions of people have never been to the dentist, not even once. For this to change it’s essential that we help people take the first step to better oral health by providing them with easy access to professional advice.  This dental consultation exercise will help to shift people’s habits and hopefully encourage them to have more regular check-ups to avoid costly procedures in the future.”

Unilever agents demonstrate on how to use Pepsodent

Pepsodent is a leading oral care brand with a wide range of products, benefitting from Unilever’s long tradition of R&D in this field.

Ms Joan Menya, the Managing Director at Unilever Uganda, demonstrates about the use of Pepsodent

Unilever Oral Care has over 40 years working on anti-cavity systems in offering families complete oral care, as it is at the heart of what we do. Pepsodent is recognized by the FDI World Health Federation. The FDI recognizes that twice daily brushing with a fluoride toothpaste such as Pepsodent is beneficial to oral health.