2024 World Oral Health Day: Pepsodent organise dental health programme

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The campaign aims to reach 10 million children by 2025, with its launch beginning in schools and communities across Lagos

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“Globally, about 3.9 billion people suffer from one oral health condition or the other with tooth decay being the most prevalent oral disease. It has been established that children with poor oral health are more likely to suffer self-confidence and self-esteem issues. These days, we have since realised that the highest cause of school absenteeism is as a result of oral diseases,” she said.

Also speaking, the Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainable Business, Unilever Nigeria, Godfrey Adejumoh, noted that the ‘Talk to a Dentist’ campaign embarked upon by Pepsodent remains one of the numerous initiatives outlined by Unilever Nigeria to improve people’s health, confidence and well-being. Mr Adejumoh reiterated the company’s commitment to using its business to become a force for good in society.

While appreciating the longstanding partnership on the ‘Talk To Dentist’ programme, he commended Unilever Nigeria for their steadfast commitment and support towards the actualization of optimum oral health among Nigerians.

 

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World Oral Health Day: Pepsodent organizes Dental health program, targets 10m children by 2025In commemoration of the 2024 World Oral Health Day, Pepsodent, a prominent global toothpaste brand, has initiated a dental health campaign named 'Talk to A Dentist' in collaboration with the Nigerian Dental Association. The campaign aims to reach 10 million children by 2025, with its launch beginning in schools and communities across Lagos.
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