Colgate Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing oral health by generously sponsoring the International Association for Dental Research’s (IADR) preventive oral care research efforts with a substantial annual grant of One Million Naira for five years. This contribution reflects it’s dedication to advancing oral healthcare through collaborative research. The grant was announced at the IADR’s 20th-anniversary celebration, themed “Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry.”
During the conference, it unveiled “Colgate MyToothDoc,” an innovative Oral Care AI Chatbot on WhatsApp. Endorsed by the Nigerian Dental Association, this AI tool offers free oral health checks and personalized treatment recommendations, garnering an impressive 85% user satisfaction. It also awarded One Million Naira to Dr. Francis Omotayo Fagbule for his impactful research on preventing oral health problems among children in orphanages.
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Miss Deksha Gupta, Colgate Nigeria’s Brand Manager, emphasized the company’s commitment to oral health beyond solving issues, aiming to ensure a future where everyone can smile. The collaboration with IADR, as expressed by Professor Omolara Uti, IADR Nigeria’s President, marks a transformative era in oral healthcare, with it’s dedication and values aligning seamlessly with the association’s goals. The substantial financial support pledged by this over five years underscores its genuine commitment to advancing dental research and improving oral health standards in Nigeria.
