For the Fifth Consecutive Year, MIU Participates in the Worldwide Celebration of World Oral Health Day

Community Participation

For the Fifth Consecutive Year, MIU Participates in the Worldwide Celebration of World Oral Health Day

28 May 2026

For the fifth consecutive year, Misr International University (MIU) demonstrated its commitment to community outreach by hosting the World Oral Health Day celebration on Monday, May 20, 2026. Held under the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life,” the event was organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the FDI World Dental Federation.

The celebration was honored by the presence of Dr. Nahawand Thabet, Council Member of the FDI World Dental Federation for Africa. The event was organized with the support of the CDC Student Club and sponsors including Haleon, Sensodyne, Signal, and Listerine.

The event targeted students, staff members, and patients attending the Dental Clinics Complex (DCC). Its primary aim was to raise awareness about oral health and provide educational insights into the causes, prevention, and treatment of tooth sensitivity.

An interactive awareness booth was set up featuring educational brochures, instructional displays, and digital media presentations related to oral health care. Supported by the CDC Student Club, the event also included recreational activities and games to encourage engagement among participants. In addition, dental care supplies and oral hygiene products provided by Signal, Sensodyne, Haleon, and Kenvue were distributed to students and staff members.

The event concluded with the distribution of participant satisfaction surveys conducted by the CDC Student Club, reflecting the university’s ongoing commitment to evaluating and enhancing its community engagement initiatives.

Survey Results

Participant Overview

The event involved three main groups of participants: patients, staff members, and students.

• Patients:
A total of 43 patients attending the Dental Clinics Complex (DCC) participated in the event, of whom 67.4% were female. Participants’ ages ranged from 19 to 68 years, with a mean age of 38.2 years. The majority were housewives (60.5%), followed by blue-collar workers (14%), white-collar workers (11.6%), students (7%), and retirees (7%).
• Staff Members:
A total of 58 employees from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine participated in the survey. Females represented 56.9% of this group. Participants’ ages ranged from 21 to 55 years, with a mean age of 39.5 years.
• Students:
The event included 178 students from various faculties across the university, with females representing 54.5% of participants. Nearly half of the students (43.5%) were first-year students. The highest representation came from the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine (42.1%), followed by the Faculty of Business and International Trade (22.5%).

The survey results are as follows:

1- Satisfaction of Patients

As illustrated in Figure 1, patients reported a very high overall satisfaction score of 9.6/10.

When breaking down specific activities, the educational materials received the highest appraisal (9.7), closely followed by the awareness activities (9.6). The organization of the event, while still rated exceptionally high, received an average of (9.4).

Figure 1. Bar chart representing mean patients’ satisfaction with World Oral Health Day activities 2026

2- Satisfaction of Staff

The staff’s feedback, shown in Figure 2, reflects a strong overall satisfaction score of 9.5/10.

Unlike the patients, the staff identified the organization of events as the strongest component, awarding it a (9.6). This was followed by satisfaction with educational materials (9.5) and awareness activities (9.4).

Figure 2. Bar chart representing mean faculty staff’s satisfaction with World Oral Health Day activities 2026

3- Satisfaction of Students

Figure 3 displays the distribution of students across the university, while Figure 4 highlights their satisfaction levels. The overall student satisfaction was 9.2/10.

Students rated the organization of event the highest (9.6), followed by educational materials (9.4). Awareness activities and event-related games received scores of (9.0) and (8.9), respectively.

Qualitative feedback from students suggested a desire for a larger activity area, more frequent events throughout the year, and an increased variety of games.