Science and Innovation at Colgate
Science and Innovation at Colgate
Changing the world, one breakthrough at a time
With over 200 years of experience, we are the most trusted oral care products company across the globe. We’ve earned that trust because we invest more in research and development than any other oral healthcare company. Our experts use cutting-edge technology to create the scientific-led products you need for your best, healthiest smile.
Colgate’s technology centers: Where innovation happens
We are a global, expertise-based organization comprised of 1,800+ scientists, engineers, designers, and specialists. Together, we advance innovation to bring you the best oral health solutions.
Expert capabilities
Our teams drive breakthroughs in dental science and oral health.
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Our state-of-the-art global technology center in Piscataway, New Jersey is home to the Volpe Clinical Research Center. Here, dentists, dermatologists, and clinicians partner with our scientists to conduct transformative research that powers our global efforts, leading to over 200 clinical trials and 100 US patents granted each year.
Awards & honors
We are shaping the future of oral care through innovation, sustainability, and design. See how our global teams are continuously recognized for industry excellence.
COLGATE TOTAL TOOTHBRUSH
2025 Good Design Award
Celebrating the Colgate Total Active Prevention Foaming Clean Soft Toothbrush team for their Good Design Award! Proof of what happens when world-class design meets everyday innovation.
2024 Edison Patent Award
Colgate-Palmolive was awarded a 2024 Edison Patent Award for “Oral Care Compositions and Methods” from the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, a key technology in Colgate Total Active Prevention toothpaste.
COLGATE OPTIC WHITE TOOTHPASTE & OPTIC WHITE OVERNIGHT PEN
2024 DENTAL ADVISOR Research Award
We’re thrilled Colgate’s Optic White Platinum Toothpaste and Overnight Teeth Whitening Pen won the DENTAL ADVISOR 2024 Research Award for a brighter smile!
2022 Edison Patent Award
The Research & Development Council of New Jersey awarded Colgate-Palmolive a 2022 Edison Patent Award for “Dimensionally Stable Recyclable Plastic Package,” the pioneering technology behind our recyclable toothpaste tubes.
Partnering for progress
Colgate empowers scientific minds through academic funding and collaborative partnerships.
Open innovation submission portal
We strongly believe that collaboration drives innovation. Submit your ideas and innovations to our strategic challenges below.
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Scholarships & grants
We supports scientists and dental professionals in the quest to advance oral care science. Explore our diverse funding opportunities below.
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Clinical excellence
Partnering with dental professionals
Groundbreaking science creates groundbreaking products
Our scientific research and development has led to more patented innovations than any other oral care company. Here are some of the latest:
