Colgate, in partnership with Hong Kong Dental Association, launches TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab

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Supported by PARKnSHOP & Watsons under the AS Watson Group, the initiative marks the kickoff of Hong Kong's first community-wide oral health survey Focus on community care, reaches into local neighborhoods, collaborating with NGO to proactively prevent gum problems HONG KONG, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental plaque stands as the primary culprit behind periodontal (gum) disease. Effective prevention starts with controlling plaque levels—the higher the plaque accumulation, the greater the risk of developing gum disease. To raise public awareness of dental plaque and periodontal health, this May, Colgate, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Dental Association, is actively promoting the message of "Proactive Gum Disease Prevention." From April 30 to May 7, the "TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab" will be held at Metro City Plaza in Tseung Kwan O. Supporting by PARKnSHOP and Watsons under the AS Watson Group, the campaign will also launch the "First Territory-wide Community Oral Health Survey in Hong Kong," collecting data to inform future oral care strategies. With great support by Hong Kong Dental Association, AS Watson Group, event ambassador Alex Fong, and multiple nonprofit organizations, the 8-day event will be held at the Metro City Plaza Atrium The "First Territory-wide Community Oral Health Survey" aims to collect first-phase data to support the development roadmap of local oral care products. The initiative targets the collection of 5,000 real data samples, including age group, gender, and plaque levels, to assess the local risk levels of periodontal disease (severe, moderate, and mild). The campaign kickoff ceremony will take place at 1pm on April 30, while the event will be open to the public starting from 12pm on May 1. Building the "TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab" TogetherAS Watson Group has long been committed to corporate social responsibility and supporting diverse community initiatives. Celebrating its 185th anniversary this year, PARKnSHOP and Watsons are joining hands with Colgate to promote oral health under the theme: "Healthy Gums = Whole-Body Health: Proactive Gum Disease Prevention." The initiative collaborates with various NGOs to engage communities through on-site screenings, interactive education, and professional consultations. Participants will learn proper brus...

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