Oral hygiene

Global Dental Water Flosser Market Outlook Report 2023-2028: Market Poised for Growth with Trends Focused on Travel-Convenience and Teeth Whitening Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The "Dental Water Flosser Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Dental Water Flosser Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The adult and portable water flosser segments are taking the lead in the accelerating global dental water flosser market expansion, stimulated by rising consumer interest in easy-to-use, effective oral hygiene solutions.
  • This has led to the "portable" category surpassing other product types within the dental water flosser market, projected to sustain a CAGR of over 6%.
  • Which regions and segments are at the forefront of the global dental water flosser market?

Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Presentation at The Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, and Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Diana Schildhouse will present on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8:00 am ET at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference.

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  • Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, and Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Diana Schildhouse will present on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 8:00 am ET at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference.
  • Investors may access a live webcast of this presentation and the presentation slides on Colgate’s website at www.colgatepalmolive.com .
  • Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.
  • For more information about Colgate’s global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com .

Benevis Spotlights a Call to Action for Primary Care Providers to Work with Dentists to Help Families Establish Dental Homes for Children's Dental Health Month

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

To improve this care gap and prevent the early onset of dental disease, oral health should be integrated with primary care services for lifelong health.

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  • To improve this care gap and prevent the early onset of dental disease, oral health should be integrated with primary care services for lifelong health.
  • Benevis recommends that primary care providers help their patients and families secure a dental home by the age of one to keep their mouth and teeth healthy through regular dental visits.
  • To provide patients with tips for healthy teeth, all dental offices will share the Children's Dental Health Month infographics, which can be viewed here .
  • To help support primary care providers in their daily practices with patients’ oral health, Benevis created a Dental Home Physician Playbook.

University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics research finds new app supports improved care for persons living with dementia

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

IOWA CITY, Iowa and WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge, skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile application (app), according to new research from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics and the University of Iowa College of Public Health. The study, led by Leonardo Marchini, DDS, MSD, PhD, and Sato Ashida, PhD, assessed the use of an app, Dental.Aging.Tips, as a tool to inform and teach caregivers how to help older adults with their oral health.

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  • "It is tremendously encouraging that the newly developed Dental.Aging.Tips app used in this study was widely accepted, and improved caregivers' attitudes, knowledge, and abilities to provide oral hygiene care."
  • Key takeaways from the study include:
    The Dental.Aging.Tips App improved perceptions related to oral hygiene care provision among both family and paid caregivers.
  • Caregivers found the information extremely useful and helpful in improving the oral hygiene care they provide to persons living with dementia.
  • The report was sponsored by the Delta Dental Institute , which supports research-based exploration of care delivery models like emerging technology and mobile apps that improve health care outcomes and advance patient-centered care.

Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

These treatments have side effects, such as dry mouth, the development of antimicrobial resistance and increased blood pressure.

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  • These treatments have side effects, such as dry mouth, the development of antimicrobial resistance and increased blood pressure.
  • But research has indicated that a molecule called nitrate, which is found in leafy green vegetables, has fewer side effects and offers greater benefits for oral health.
  • Periodontitis is a more advanced form of gum disease, causing damage to the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth.

Leafy greens may be the secret

  • Leafy greens and root vegetables are bursting with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – and it’s no secret that a diet consisting of these vegetables is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight, boosting the immune system, and preventing heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
  • The multiple health benefits of leafy greens are partly because spinach, lettuce and beetroots are brimming with nitrate, which can be reduced to nitric oxide by nitrate-reducing bacteria inside the mouth.
  • However, in the mouth, it helps to prevent the overgrowth of bad bacteria and reduces oral acidity, both of which can cause gum disease and tooth decay.
  • Antimicrobial resistance is a global health concern, predicted to cause 10 million deaths yearly by the year 2050.


In contrast, dietary nitrate is more targeted. Nitrate eliminates disease-associated bacteria, reduces oral acidity and creates a balanced oral microbiome. The oral microbiome refers to all the microorganisms in the mouth. Nitrate offers exciting potential as an oral health prebiotic, which can be used to prevent disease onset or limit disease progression.

How many leafy greens for pearly whites?

  • As a rule of thumb, a generous helping of spinach, kale or beetroot at mealtimes contains about 6-10 mmol of nitrate and offers immediate health benefits.
  • For example, consuming lettuce juice for two weeks reduced gum inflammation and increased healthy bacteria levels in patients with gum disease.


Mia Cousins Burleigh has previously received funding from The Royal Society of Edinburgh. Siobhan Paula Moran does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Fallin Family Dentistry Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence, Launches New Website

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Monday, January 29, 2024

ZACHARY, La., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fallin Family Dentistry of Zachary, LA, announces the launch of its new website at https://www.zacharydentist.com. Marking 25 years of business, the family practice is proud to serve patients of all ages. The website commemorates this exciting community milestone while providing a variety of features to enhance the patient experience.

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  • Fallin Family Dentistry of Zachary, LA, announces the launch of its new website at https://www.zacharydentist.com .
  • ZACHARY, La., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fallin Family Dentistry of Zachary, LA, announces the launch of its new website at https://www.zacharydentist.com .
  • Marking 25 years of business, the family practice is proud to serve patients of all ages.
  • Founded by Louisiana Tech University and LSU School of Dentistry graduates, Dr. Lance E. Fallin, DDS, and Dr. Shelly F. Fallin, DDS, Fallin Family Dentistry is committed to offering compassionate and skilled dental care to its patients.

CourtAvenue, Fastest-Growing Digital Agency, Expands Leadership Team with former Procter & Gamble Brand Builder

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Monday, January 22, 2024

CourtAvenue , the fast-growing digital agency, has expanded its leadership team in Cincinnati by appointing Rory Foster as the Executive Director of CPG + Retail.

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  • CourtAvenue , the fast-growing digital agency, has expanded its leadership team in Cincinnati by appointing Rory Foster as the Executive Director of CPG + Retail.
  • Rory Foster, a Procter & Gamble brand builder with a remarkable track record, joins CourtAvenue to take on this newly created role.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122801782/en/
    Rory Foster joins CourtAvenue as its new executive director of CPG (consumer packaged goods) and retail.
  • "Rory's expertise, visionary leadership, and his eagerness to drive digital transformation make him an ideal addition to our team," said CourtAvenue Partner, Michael Stich.

Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts 2023 Fourth Quarter & Full Year Earnings Conference Call January 26, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. ET

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2023 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

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  • Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2023 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.
  • The call will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, Chief Financial Officer, Stan Sutula, and Chief Investor Relations Officer and SVP, M&A, John Faucher.
  • ET, the Company will post its prepared materials (in PDF format) regarding its 2023 fourth quarter and full year results to the Investor Center section of its website at https://investor.colgatepalmolive.com/events-and-presentations .
  • For more information about Colgate’s global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit www.colgatepalmolive.com .

BetterMouth Launches the First Interactive Platform for Dental Hygiene Amidst Growing Oral Health Crisis

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the growing demand for affordable dental health services, education, and preventative care, the creators of viral social media channel, Teeth Talk Girl, have launched the first-ever interactive platform to actively improve dental hygiene, BetterMouth.

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  • BetterMouth offers a personal virtual oral health coach right at your fingertips.
  • From there, they are able to immerse themselves in an engaging audio-guided coaching program that offers a comprehensive plan to transform one's oral hygiene routine and elevate their overall health and well-being.
  • Acting as your personal dental health mentor, BetterMouth sends text messages to ensure consistency, accompanied by daily lessons based on the end user's specific oral health needs.
  • With personalized programs, starting with 30 days, BetterMouth will help you create the precise oral hygiene routine you need to prevent dental issues and costly dental visits, so you can live a happier and healthier life.

New initiative focuses on oral health clinicians in prevention and early detection of heart disease

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A patient's oral health can be an indicator of overall health and well-being. Research shows that chronic gum inflammation may be associated with other chronic diseases including coronary artery disease and diabetes.1 In addition, certain bacteria that live in the mouth can travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, including the heart and lungs. Oral bacteria, including viridans group streptococcal (VGS), can cause infective endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart or heart valves.2 The American Heart Association's new Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative, developed in collaboration with Delta Dental, aims to improve the total health of patients nationwide by expanding access to equitable, integrated health care, and educating patients and clinicians on the connection between heart health and oral health.

Key Points: 
  • Oral bacteria, including viridans group streptococcal (VGS), can cause infective endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart or heart valves.2 The American Heart Association's new Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative, developed in collaboration with Delta Dental , aims to improve the total health of patients nationwide by expanding access to equitable, integrated health care, and educating patients and clinicians on the connection between heart health and oral health.
  • According to the American Heart Association , the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, the prevention or early detection of heart disease can result in significantly better health outcomes.
  • The initiative will also educate healthcare professionals and patients on the link between heart health and oral health while emphasizing the importance of a patient's integrated care team in improving total health and well-being.
  • For more information on The American Heart Association's new Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative, developed in collaboration with Delta Dental, please visit: Oral Health | American Heart Association