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Haleon partners with Indian Dental Association to inaugurate the first D20 International Symposium
Haleon (erstwhile GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare) and the Indian Dental Association (IDA) successfully partnered to conduct the first of its kind International Symposium - DENTAL 20. The two-day Workshop, which concluded at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India, focused on 'Advancing Oral Healthcare in India and beyond'. Inspired by the G20 vision of shared responsibility and collective progress, this unique international symposium served as a pivotal platform for meaningful dialog
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[{"type":"text","content":"A Global Summit to Advance Oral Healthcare","length":42,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"MUMBAI, India , Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Haleon (erstwhile GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare) and the Indian Dental Association (IDA) successfully partnered to conduct the first of its kind International Symposium - DENTAL 20. The two-day Workshop, which concluded at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India, focused on 'Advancing Oral Healthcare in India and beyond'. Inspired by the G20 vision of shared responsibility and collective progress, this unique international symposium served as a pivotal platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships, significantly contributing to shaping the future of global oral healthcare.","length":695,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Despite significant global efforts, disparities in oral health outcomes, access to dental care, and standardization across dental education, practices, and policies persist. The D20 Workshop brought together leading experts, policymakers, academic leaders, and industry stakeholders from India and representatives from key international organizations including Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI World Dental Federation) along with FDI World Dental Federations of European Regional Organisation (ERO), African Regional Organisation (ARO), Asia Pacific Regional Organisation (APRO), Latin American Regional Organisation (LARO) and North American Regional Organisation (NARO).","length":679,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Smt. Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, added, "The Government of India recognizes the critical importance of oral health to the nation's overall well-being. We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that strengthen our oral healthcare infrastructure and improve health outcomes for our citizens, and this workshop was a testament to that commitment."","length":412,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Oral health is a fundamental component of overall well-being, yet significant disparities remain globally," stated Dr. Ashok Dhoble, Hon. Secretary General, IDA. "The D20 International Workshop proved to be a crucial step forward in driving better oral health outcomes and improving oral he...