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Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® and TeamSmile Celebrate 20-Year Partnership, Helping Deliver $24 Million in Free Dental Care
Colgate believes every child and their family has a right to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Through its Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures(BSBF) program, the brand is celebrating 20 years of partnership with national non-profit TeamSmile, advancing a mission to improve oral health through education and expanded access to care for underserved communities.
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