UBTH offers 50 % discount to mark World Oral Health Day

The Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has flagged off the 2026 World Oral Health Day with a 50% discount.

Idia Ize-Iyamu, Chief Medical Director of the teaching hospital, who announced the discount, said it was for a range of dental treatments.

Ize-Iyamu said the World Oral Health Day 2026 is aimed at promoting dental health awareness and accessibility, while the discounted treatments would be available from March 16th to 19th at the hospital’s Dental Clinic.

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She added that patients could benefit from reduced prices on essential procedures such as scaling and polishing, extractions, Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC) restorations, and radiographs.

She said the initiative was aimed at encouraging individuals to prioritise their oral health and seek necessary dental care.

According to her, this show of love and this show of strength is very heartwarming, and I’m so delighted to be in your midst today as you are about to flag off your walk for awareness.

The UBTH boss expressed support for the Nigerian Dental Association and emphasised the importance of raising awareness about oral health.

The 2026 World Oral Health celebration, themed, “A happy mouth is a happy life,” is scheduled for March 20, 2026.