Every year on March 8 we celebrate International Women’s Day. Although it’s mostly known for celebrating and raising awareness for women’s economic, political and social achievements, we think International Women’s Day is also an important time to be shining a spotlight on women’s oral health. Women have special oral health needs and considerations. Oral health in women is challenged by internal hormonal factors and neglect of oral hygiene.Women must adopt health-promoting strategies for both general health and the oral cavity, because the health of a woman's body and oral cavity are bidirectional.