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Oral hygiene

India's Colgate-Palmolive posts marginal profit rise as tax-cut tailwind offsets one-time charge

A woman stands next to toothpaste boxes at a supermarket in Mumbai, India, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
A woman stands next to toothpaste boxes at a supermarket in Mumbai, India, September 4, 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

Rethinking teeth: Are dental trends driving Singaporeans’ pursuit of ‘perfect’ smiles?

Dental aesthetics have moved out of the clinic and into everyday beauty routines - even more so in the new year, as people pay closer attention to their smiles as part of their annual ritual of resets.
Dental aesthetics have moved out of the clinic and into everyday beauty routines - even more so in the new year, as people pay closer attention to their smiles as part of their annual ritual of resets.

Forum: Oral health is a cornerstone of healthy ageing

Forum: Grassroots-level interventions needed to educate seniors on dental health

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Why some children are suddenly looking forward to brushing their teeth

Mr Raphael Jiang (left), Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of BZU BZU, and Mr Tan Wee, Director, Disney Consumer Products, South Asia Pacific, with BZU BZU’s new children’s oral care range featuring Disney’s Zootopia and Winnie the Pooh.
Mr Raphael Jiang (left), Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of BZU BZU, and Mr Tan Wee, Director, Disney Consumer Products, South Asia Pacific, with BZU BZU’s new children’s oral care range featuring Disney’s Zootopia and Winnie the Pooh.

K-idol IU says she perfected her famous smile by practising in front of the mirror

South Korean singer-actress IU is the face of Colgate Optic White Purple toothpaste.
South Korean singer-actress IU is the face of Colgate Optic White Purple toothpaste.

Underbites and overbites: When a misaligned jaw affects more than your smile

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