Colgate PerioGard Receives Indian Society of Periodontology Seal of Acceptance

On August 18, 2026, in Mumbai, Colgate‑PerioGard announced that its advanced gum‑care portfolio—comprising PerioGard Toothpaste, Toothbrush and Mouthwash—has become the first product regimen in India to be awarded the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) Seal of Acceptance. The ISP Seal is granted only after a rigorous scientific evaluation of a product’s safety and efficacy, and its conferral establishes a new national benchmark for validated gum‑health solutions.

The recognition highlights the growing awareness of oral health in India and underscores the link between poor gum health and systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. By securing the ISP Seal, Colgate‑PerioGard reinforces its leadership in evidence‑based oral care and aims to stimulate a broader national conversation on gum health.

Key Statements

  • Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director of Colgate‑Palmolive (India) Limited, said the company believes healthier gums are the foundation of a healthier mouth and that the independent validation reflects its mission to elevate oral‑care standards in India.
  • Dr. Ashish Jain, Secretary of the Indian Society of Periodontology, noted that the Seal helps consumers and dental professionals identify products meeting rigorous safety and efficacy standards, and expressed satisfaction in recognizing the first gum‑care regimen to achieve this distinction.
  • Gunjit Jain, Executive Vice‑President, Marketing, Colgate‑Palmolive (India) Limited, highlighted that more than half of the Indian population suffers from a gum problem, yet only one in ten individuals realizes it, because the condition manifests through subtle, multiple signs rather than a single obvious symptom. He emphasized that the PerioGard system is designed to create awareness and address five signs of gum disease.

Corporate Context

The milestone adds to Colgate‑Palmolive India’s 90‑year legacy of improving public‑health outcomes through continuous innovation, deep clinical research, and broad access to superior oral‑care solutions. The company, the market leader in oral care in India, also emphasizes sustainability initiatives such as reducing plastic waste, enhancing recyclability, conserving water and energy at its manufacturing facilities, empowering women with financial and digital literacy, and promoting children’s oral health through its flagship "Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®" program.

About the Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP)

The ISP is India’s premier professional and scientific body dedicated to the advancement of periodontology and implant dentistry. It promotes excellence in education, research, clinical practice and public awareness, and organizes scientific conferences, continuing‑education programmes, research initiatives and public‑health campaigns to improve periodontal care across the country.

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