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The Wire
7 days ago
- Health
- The Wire
COLGATE DENTAL VEER ANTHEM LAUNCHED TO EMPOWER KIDS TO BE THEIR OWN HEROES OF ORAL HEALTH
Released close to Independence Day, the anthem is penned by lyricist Swanand Kirkire and composed by Micu Patel Link to the anthem - Colgate Dental Veer Anthem MUMBAI, India, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Colgate India has unveiled its 'Dental Veer' anthem, an engaging and empowering initiative aimed to inspire children to become champions of their oral health. Created as part of Colgate's longstanding Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program, the anthem is a rallying call for children across the country to embrace good oral hygiene as a foundation for a healthier future. Penned by renowned lyricist Swanand Kirkire and composed by Micu Patel, the anthem brings to life the joy, energy, and determination of children who pledge to protect their smiles and those around them. The lyrics suggest simple yet essential habits, like brushing twice a day, the correct way of brushing, the frequency of changing the brush, and the right eating habits. Featuring the young voices of New India, the fun and memorable anthem turns oral health education into a movement led by children, for children. Shilpashree Muniswamappa, Director, Communications & ESG, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, "As part of Colgate's ongoing efforts to spread oral health awareness, we are proud to launch the 'Colgate Dental Veer' anthem. This initiative, a key part of our Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program, is based on the principle that oral health is the gateway to overall health and well-being. The anthem is designed to bring oral care into focus in a way that resonates with children, inspiring them to not only adopt healthy habits but also to become young ambassadors, sharing the message with their peers and communities." About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited: Colgate-Palmolive is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, and the planet. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in Oral Care in the country, committed to delivering sustainable, profitable growth for its shareholders, while fostering an inclusive workplace for its people. With a primary focus on science-led innovations in Oral Care & Personal Care in the Indian market, the company is recognized for its leadership and innovative efforts in advancing sustainability and community well-being. Among its recent accomplishments, the company has made significant strides in reducing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, conserving water and energy at its manufacturing facilities, empowering women with financial and digital literacy and enhancing children's oral health through its flagship, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program. This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.


Business Standard
13-08-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Colgate Dental Veer Anthem Launched To Empower Kids To Be Their Own Heroes Of Oral Health
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: Colgate India has unveiled its 'Dental Veer' anthem, an engaging and empowering initiative aimed to inspire children to become champions of their oral health. Created as part of Colgate's longstanding Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program, the anthem is a rallying call for children across the country to embrace good oral hygiene as a foundation for a healthier future. * Released close to Independence Day, the anthem is penned by lyricist Swanand Kirkire and composed by Micu Patel Link to the anthem - Colgate Dental Veer Anthem Penned by renowned lyricist Swanand Kirkire and composed by Micu Patel, the anthem brings to life the joy, energy, and determination of children who pledge to protect their smiles and those around them. The lyrics suggest simple yet essential habits, like brushing twice a day, the correct way of brushing, the frequency of changing the brush, and the right eating habits. Featuring the young voices of New India, the fun and memorable anthem turns oral health education into a movement led by children, for children. Shilpashree Muniswamappa, Director, Communications & ESG, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, "As part of Colgate's ongoing efforts to spread oral health awareness, we are proud to launch the 'Colgate Dental Veer' anthem. This initiative, a key part of our Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program, is based on the principle that oral health is the gateway to overall health and well-being. The anthem is designed to bring oral care into focus in a way that resonates with children, inspiring them to not only adopt healthy habits but also to become young ambassadors, sharing the message with their peers and communities." About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited: Colgate-Palmolive is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, and the planet. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in Oral Care in the country, committed to delivering sustainable, profitable growth for its shareholders, while fostering an inclusive workplace for its people. With a primary focus on science-led innovations in Oral Care & Personal Care in the Indian market, the company is recognized for its leadership and innovative efforts in advancing sustainability and community well-being. Among its recent accomplishments, the company has made significant strides in reducing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, conserving water and energy at its manufacturing facilities, empowering women with financial and digital literacy and enhancing children's oral health through its flagship, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® program.


News18
31-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Bhomik Shah comments on the Impact Colgate's BSBF Program
Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures (BSBF) program continues to create lasting impact by reaching out to several schools across India each year with the message of good oral care. Bhomik Shah, Founder & CEO of CSRBOX shares how, with the support of partners like BharatCares, the program is helping shape healthier habits and brighter futures at scale.


Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Colgate-Palmolive Webcasts Fireside Chat at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace will participate in a fireside chat at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference in Paris on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 8:00 am ET. Investors may access a live webcast of this fireside chat on Colgate's website at For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available through the Investor Center section of Colgate's website. * * * Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, Lady Speed Stick, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, which has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and their families since 1991. For more information about Colgate's global business and how we are building a future to smile about, visit CL-C
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Colgate, CHCNC launch free dental checks for children in St. Lawrence County
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Colgate and the Community Health Center of the North Country are partnering to provide free dental screenings to elementary school children across. The program is part of the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program to provide free dental screenings to elementary school children across the county. Don't fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media According to CHCNC, St. Lawrence County faces a significant dental care access challenge, with approximately one dentist for every 3,000 residents. This shortage is even more pronounced for Medicaid recipients, who often struggle to find providers accepting their insurance. This week, the Colgate's mobile dental van, equipped with child-sized dental chairs, will visit various elementary schools throughout the county. Licensed dental professionals will perform free dental screenings and provide oral health education. Children requiring further dental care will receive referrals to appropriate providers. These screenings run from April 14-18 at the following locations' Tuesday April 15 Kennedy Elementary, Ogdensburg, 9 a.m. to noon Morristown Elementary 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday April 16 Madill Elementary, Ogdensburg, 9 a.m. to noon Heuvelton Central School noon to 2 p.m. Thursday April 17 Lisbon Elementary 9 a.m. until noon Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program has reached over 10 million children in the U.S. through its mobile dental van initiative, providing essential oral health services and education. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.