NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the eighth consecutive year, Colgate Total® is teaming up with the American Diabetes Association® to help raise awareness of the potential link between oral health and diabetes by using the power of laughter. This year, the multi-talented comedic actress Yvette Nicole Brown is leading the “Laugh Out Loud” campaign (#OralHealthDiabetes), which will bring LOL-worthy moments to Americans living with diabetes, all while building awareness of the importance of maintaining the health of the teeth and gums behind those smiles.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease¹. Colgate Total® toothpaste is clinically proven to help prevent or reverse gingivitis, the most common form of gum disease. It is the only FDA-approved² and American Dental Association-accepted³ toothpaste to help prevent gingivitis. With regular, twice daily brushing, gum health can improve in as little as four weeks⁴ with Colgate Total®.

In celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month in October and American Diabetes Month® in November, the “Laugh Out Loud” campaign aims to remind people that sometimes laughter can be the best medicine. “When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2013, one way I worked through the challenges and lifestyle changes was with humor,” says Yvette Nicole Brown. “I’m excited to partner with Colgate Total to give the diabetes community a reason to come together, laugh and learn how to better manage our oral health and diabetes.”

Colgate Total® encourages the diabetes community to find and share funny tips, stories, images and more by searching and using #OralHealthDiabetes across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information, visit OralHealthandDiabetes.com or SaludOralyDiabetes.com in Spanish.

About Colgate Total^® Toothpaste
Colgate Total^® toothpaste has a formula clinically proven to actively fight germs for 12 hours. It is the only FDA-approved² and American Dental Association-accepted toothpaste³ to help prevent gingivitis. Colgate Total^® toothpaste is also the number one toothpaste recommended most by dentists and hygienists. For more information about Colgate Total^® toothpaste, visit www.ColgateTotal.com.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate-Palmolive’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate’s global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures^TM, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes^® and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information, please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both of these sources is available in English and Spanish. Find us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn) and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). 

¹ Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2011.pdf

² Colgate Total® toothpaste is approved through the New Drug Application process to help prevent gingivitis. Not approved for the prevention or treatment of serious gum disease or other diseases. As shown in 6 month clinical studies of the general population.

³ Colgate Total® toothpaste is approved through the New Drug Application process to help prevent gingivitis. Not approved for the prevention or treatment of serious gum disease or other diseases. As shown in 6 month clinical studies of the general population.

⁴ Results improve with continued twice daily use, as shown in 6 month clinical studies of the general population.

STOCKTON, California, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dentists and their staff team members from Western Dental & Orthodontics, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable high-quality oral health care, were among hundreds of caring professionals who volunteered this past weekend at CDA Cares in Stockton.

The California Dental Association Foundation hosted the event at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. The event allowed volunteer dentists, other health professionals and community volunteers to provide free dental services to approximately 2,000 people.

Western Dental has been a presenting sponsor of CDA Cares outreach events for the past two years.

“Western Dental is extremely proud to support and join in the efforts of the California Dental Association Foundation to help deliver essential dental care to people in great need,” said Dr. John Luther, Chief Dental Officer for Western Dental. “We share the CDA’s goal of improving the overall health of individuals throughout the state by eliminating pain and infection. We’re replacing pain with smiles.”

CDA Cares relied on the time and talents of hundreds of volunteers from both the dental profession and the greater Stockton community. Dental and health professionals, including general dentists, oral surgeons, hygienists, assistants, lab technicians, physicians, nurses and pharmacists, participated in the unified effort.

Over 100 portable dental chairs, lights and units were set up to treat patients, who were seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Services included cleanings, fillings, extractions, and on a limited basis, root canals for anterior teeth and denture procedures.

Western Dental has more than 160 California offices and is the leading provider of services to the Medi-Cal Dental program (commonly known as Denti-Cal), which provides health care benefits for more than 13 million low-income individuals and families in the state. Its dentists provided care to more than 500,000 Denti-Cal beneficiaries in 2015. Western Dental is committed to continuing to partner with the State to help improve the program. 

To learn more about Western Dental or inquire about an office in your community, visit www.westerndental.com or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL

Western Dental (with its affiliate Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the leader in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, with over 2 million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated offices throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Western Dental is the #1 provider of orthodontics services in California and Arizona, and continues to expand its network of orthodontists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, periodontists and endodontists to serve patient needs all within their local office. All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system that electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality care. For more information, please visit www.westerndental.com.

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MIAMI, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alejandro Chabán, founder and CEO of YES YOU CAN!®, announced today, the national launch of his Direct Sales Business, consolidating partners as independent coaches of health and wellbeing in the United States and Puerto Rico.

“The business opportunity was created by popular demand. Daily, we receive petitions from thousands of people who want to be part of our mission of helping others, and at the same time improve their health and finances by earning extra money to achieve their dreams. Many of our success stories, after obtaining extraordinary results with YES YOU CAN!®, losing weight and, best of all, maintaining their ideal weight, want to share this positive success with their family and friends by representing the brand and the Yes You Can! values of energy, freedom, happiness and health with a Latin flavor. We are proud to create an opportunity for prosperity and health for our Latin community; a lifestyle that lets you eat delicious meals, reach your ideal weight and, above all, it gives our people the opportunity to make additional income,” said Chabán.

Alejandro Chabán continues with his YES YOU CAN!® national conventions tour in: 

Miami: October 22th

Los Angeles: October 29th

Houston: November 5th

Puerto Rico: November 19th

Alejandro Chabán opens a new professional chapter as CEO, author, speaker and transformational leader to fully support the national development and growth of his company YES YOU CAN!®.  This begins a sales direct process with the implementation of the “Business Opportunity” program that provides a business development opportunity to those who wish to improve their earnings through the promotion of YES YOU CAN!® nutritional products. Now, Chabán offers you the opportunity of becoming his partner motivating, inspiring and, best of all, making money.

About YES YOU CAN!®: It’s the first and only lifestyle program with Latin flavor, created by Hispanics for Hispanics.  It is focused on four key pillars –Nutritional Supplements supported by Nutrition, Emotional Health and Movement– emphasizing the importance of feeling well in all aspects of life, and how families can unite to remain happy and healthy. Since its creation in 2012 to date, Yes You Can! has thousands of success stories. In 2015 it was considered one of the “10 Most Searched Diets” on Google, according to that company’s report.  Based on Chaban’s own experience and certified by a team of experts, it has transformed the lives of thousands of people across the United States, and soon worldwide, offering wellness and business opportunities available to all with the promise of making money by keeping a healthy body and offering supplementary income through the promotion and sale of nutritional products. Yes You Can! maintains a business partnership with Univision Enterprises (UE) and will continue to inspire many with the #1 lifestyle and nutrition program, with a Latin flavor, nationwide. Transforming the world one person at a time, one day at a time.

About Alejandro Chabán: Author, transformational leader, and Nutrition and Wellness Advisor certified by American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA), he is the founder and CEO of YES YOU CAN!®, the first and only lifestyle program with a Latin flavor.  For two years he was a cohost of Despierta América, Univision’s morning show which is seen by more Hispanics in the US. Recognized by the famous Dr. Oz as “the voice of health of this generation”, he has been the Hispanic representative of Michelle Obama’s successful initiative “GimmeFIve”, during the anniversary of the “Let’s Move” initiative, a campaign that became a trending topic in the social networks in record time. He has also been an ambassador for Michelle Obama’s Health Corps Foundation. With his inspirational message and his popular healthy lifestyle, Alejandro is a public figure with over 4 million followers in the social networks, who represents the flavor and the healthy Latin lifestyle.  After reaching a high rate of obesity, at more than 314 pounds at 15 years of age, and suffering from anorexia and bulimia, Alejandro found the formula to achieve and maintain a healthy balance. Alejandro has been named among PEOPLE en Español’s 50 Most Beautiful, and featured in Men’s health Magazine, among others. Chabán is the author of the bestseller “De Gordo a Galán”. For more information: www.yesyoucan.com

To interview Alejandro Chabán: Bridger Communications: Aleyso Bridger: [email protected] and Carlos Julio Sossa: [email protected]

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