Colgate PerioGard becomes first gum-care regimen in India to earn ISP acceptance seal

Colgate-Palmolive India says its PerioGard toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash regimen has received the Indian Society of Periodontology’s Seal of Acceptance, a credential supporting its gum-care positioning.

— Source published Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 18:30 IST · First seen Tue, 18 Aug, 2026, 18:42 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Colgate PerioGard's toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash portfolio became the first gum-care regimen in India to receive the Indian Society of Periodontology's

Key facts

  • First gum care regimen in India to receive the ISP Seal of Acceptance
  • More than half of India's population suffers from a gum problem
  • Only 1 in 10 people realize they have a gum problem
  • Colgate has a 90-year legacy in India

Why this matters

The seal reinforces the value of clinical-validation partnerships and may make periodontal-care adjacencies or professional-channel alliances more attractive.

What to watch

  • PerioGard distribution gains in chemists, dental clinics, modern trade and leading e-commerce marketplaces.
  • Changes in PerioGard pricing, regimen bundles, promotional intensity and online review volume.
  • Competitor launches or dental-association endorsements from Sensodyne, Oral-B, Pepsodent or Indian oral-care brands.
  • Colgate commentary on premium oral-care growth, toothpaste mix, dental-professional engagement or market-share trends.
  • ISP-led consumer-awareness activity and whether the seal appears in sustained national advertising.
  • Deploy the ISP seal prominently on PerioGard packaging, pharmacy point-of-sale materials and e-commerce product pages.
  • Expand dentist, periodontist and hygienist outreach with sampling and patient education on bleeding gums and periodontal prevention.
  • Bundle toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash in regimen packs to lift basket size and reinforce the clinical-care proposition.
  • Use the certification to defend premium pricing or fund targeted promotions in urban pharmacies and online health platforms.
  • Broaden gum-health screening and educational campaigns to create demand among consumers not yet shopping the specialty segment.