J&J Reports Q1 2009

Despite overall sales declines, company reports strong performance in oral care and skin care.

China's Demand for Oral Care to Reach 21.5 Billion Yuan

Demand for oral care products expected to climb 11% per year through 2012, according to The Freedonia Group; fastest growth is anticipated for whitening products and floss.

Behind Your Pearly Whites

By: Leslie Benson

Basic oral health care is a growing concern to dental hygienist and president of the ADHA, Diann Bomkamp, as she explains in this Q&A with GCI.

Up From the Dentist's Chair

By: Leslie Benson

Beauty brands are cashing in on the multibillion dollar oral care market through at-home teeth whitening advancements and new chair-side treatments—recognizing that, to consumers, maintaining a healthy-looking smile has never been more of a priority.

Can Oral Care Keep Up the Pace?

By: Irina Barbalova, Euromonitor International

Segmentation, consumer education and rapid product development are supporting the global oral care market in the short term, but price pressure, mass-market imitators and a lack of room for innovation are making market development ever more exhausting.

Colgate-Palmolive Reports Income Increase in Fiscal 2008

Company announces fourth quarter earnings exceed expectations; re-affirms 2009 outlook. New products across categories and at various price points drive global market share gains.

Markets and Dichotomies

By: Briony Davies

Despite global sales almost hitting the $100 billion mark in 2006, the segment is often considered to be a drag on the overall global beauty products market—posting value growth of 27% between 2001 and 2006 compared to the 30% achieved by the larger, more lucrative cosmetics categories.

Church & Dwight Completes Acquisition

Purchase of Orajel expected to strengthen company's personal care portfolio...