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A fresh look for a new era: Introducing the Platform’s new website

A fresh look for a new era: Introducing the Platform’s new website As we enter an exciting new phase for health policy in Europe and globally, we are delighted to unveil a refreshed online home for...

08 Apr 2025 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe Attends WHO Global Oral Health Meeting 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe proudly participated in the first-ever WHO Global Oral Health Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand. This landmark event convened over 110 countries, includin...

02 Dec 2024 Read more

The Platform welcomes the adoption of the Council Conclusions on Cardiovascular Health

We welcome the adoption of the Council Conclusions on Cardiovascular Health. This milestone emphasises the importance of prevention, health literacy, and equitable access to care in reducing the burde...

16 Nov 2024 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe Attends 17th European Public Health (EPH) Conference 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal

The European Public Health (EPH) Conference brought together public health experts from across Europe. This year the event took place in Lisbon, Portugal, representing an excellent opportunity to disc...

15 Nov 2024 Read more

The Platform launches its 2024-2029 Manifesto in the European Parliament

The long-awaited 2024-2029 Platform Manifesto was officially launched at the European Parliament today. Over 40 attendees joined the Platform Chairs, the Dental Officer at the WHO, representatives of...

13 Feb 2024 Read more

Platform’s future priorities set at annual Board and Associate members meeting ahead of 2024 EU elections

On 20 November 2023, over 20 Board and Associate Members of the Platform gathered in Brussels for the Platform’s annual meeting. For the first time since the pandemic, great enthusiasm from the many...

04 Dec 2023 Read more

The Platform welcomes the adoption of the WHO Draft Global Oral Health Action Plan 2023-2030

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe warmly welcomes the adoption of the WHO Draft Global Oral Health Action Plan 2023-2030 as part of the Political declaration of the third high-level meetin...

12 Jun 2023 Read more

The Platform welcomes Ireland’s Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe wholeheartedly welcomes the milestone introduction of compulsory health labelling of alcohol products in Ireland. The signature of Public Healt...

24 May 2023 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe responds to WHO’s public consultation on Draft Global Action Plan on Oral Health

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide the perspective of a European non-state actor to the WHO’s Draft Global Action Plan on Oral Health. On 28 May 2022,...

21 Sep 2022 Read more

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe welcomes the adoption of the global oral health strategy at the 75th World Health Assembly

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe congratulates the WHO Member States on the adoption of the global oral health strategy at the 75th World Health Assembly last week. This landmark strategy...

31 May 2022 Read more

Be Proud of Your Mouth: Why this year marks a turning point for oral health in Europe and the world

Every year, I very much welcome World Oral Health Day as an important milestone to inspire meaningful action to help end the neglect of oral health globally. However, we are currently witnessing war a...

20 Mar 2022 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe calls for an integrated approach to oral health in Europe in letter to Commissioner Stella Kyriakides and WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge

The Platform for Better Oral Health was joined by its Members and Associate Members in letters to Commissioner Stella Kyriakides and WHO Regional Director Dr Hans Kluge, calling for increased policy a...

21 Feb 2022 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe responds to the European Commission’s consideration of a potential ban of silica in cosmetic products including toothpastes

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe is pleased to announce the submission of our position paper on the oral health consequences of a potential ban of Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS) to the...

10 Nov 2021 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe welcomes 22nd WHO model list of essential medicines

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe warmly welcomes the inclusion by WHO of fluoride toothpaste as an essential medicine in the 22nd list of World Health Organization Model List of Essential...

07 Oct 2021 Read more

Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe submits feedback on WHO Draft Global Strategy on Oral Health

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the World Health Organization’s Draft Global Strategy on Oral Health. In May 2021, the Platform warmly w...

21 Sep 2021 Read more

The Platform welcomes World Health Assembly Resolution on oral health

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe (OHP) warmly welcomes the new Resolution on Oral Health, adopted by the 74^th World Health Assembly, which will provide for a global strategy...

28 May 2021 Read more

Platform welcomes extended timeline to inform safety discussions around the use of Synthetic Amorphous Silica (SAS) in fluoride toothpaste

The Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe would like to extend its thanks to the oral health community for having come together in raising the public health concerns of a potential ban of syntheti...

23 Mar 2021 Read more