Aktion Zahnfreundlich

Founded in 1982, Aktion Zahnfreundlich is a non-profit association based in Sursee, Switzerland working on health, children & youth, elderly care.

Aktion Zahnfreundlich Schweiz is a non-profit association founded in 1982 by professors from all Swiss university dental clinics. It works to improve the oral health of the Swiss population, particularly children and young people. It runs the Zahnmännchen quality label, which certifies that tested products such as sweets and oral care products are tooth-friendly, based on pH telemetry testing at a university dental institute. It also runs school emergency kits for knocked-out teeth, caries-prevention projects with playgroups, oral health support for older people, and training and networking for dental professionals. Its membership includes individual professionals, industry members and partners, and it works with independent partner associations abroad that pursue the same goals.