As part of the #BeSensitiveToOralHealth initiative for World Oral Health Day, Sensodyne is hosting educational sessions with students from the world's leading dental universities. India
New Delhi, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sensodyne, the leading oral care brand from Haleon (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare), is commemorating World Oral Health Day. 136 dental colleges Across India.This initiative is part of our brand #Be sensitive to your oral health This initiative aims to emphasize the importance of active oral care to dental students through educational sessions with deans and dentists from prominent dental schools.
On World Oral Health Day, students from more than 130 dental schools were educated about the importance of active oral care
According to a recent study, around 60% of Indians are dealing with oral health issues[1]. However, only 5% of Indians seek active dental care, and dental insurance is not widespread.[2]. One of the main factors behind this is the lack of awareness and education regarding the need for active dental care and oral hygiene.
Through our partnership with dental schools, Sensodyne Educational sessions on oral health, gum health, and sensitivity; Attracting over 10,000 students. Free dental camps will also be set up in some of these universities to provide free quality dental care to Indians. To commemorate World Oral Health Day, a major culmination event will be held at all universities on the 20th.th of March 2024.
Sharing her thoughts on this important partnership, Bawna SikkaCategory Head, Oral Healthcare, Haleon India said,, “Education is a critical step in addressing our nation's oral health disparities. That's why Sensodyne is committed to increasing oral health literacy and making dental checkups available to all. Dentistry Around the World Through partnerships with universities, India, we aim to help individuals enhance their knowledge and understanding of their oral health. Our #BeSensitiveToOralHealth initiative aims to not only provide immediate care, but also provide people with the tools and information they need to maintain good oral health over the long term. We believe that through education, we can encourage active efforts to improve the oral health of Indians. ”
As part of the #BeSensitiveToOralHealth initiative, Sensodyne also 100+ Free Dental Camps We work across approximately 80 cities to ensure that Indians have access to quality dental care. These camps are made up of six groups.th – 31cent March 2024 We aim to treat more than 100,000 patients and get involved Over 4000 dentists All over the country.
About Haleon India (GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare)
Haleon India is a leading, rapidly evolving consumer healthcare company with a clear purpose: to provide people with better everyday health. Today, Haleon India offers oral care, digestive health, pain management, respiratory and vitamin mineral supplements under iconic brands such as Sensodyne, Parodontax, Polident, Eno, Iodex, Crocin, Otrivin, Centrum and OstoCalcium. We are expanding our business.
[1] Kantar usage and awareness survey 2023
[2]https://www.ida.org.in/Public/Details/Public#:~:text=The%20grim%20reality%20in%20India, oral%20health%20of%20the%20nation.
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