The small soap and candle business that William Colgate began in New York City early in the 19th century is now, more than 200 years later, a truly global company serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. With global brands sold in over 200 countries and territories, Colgate, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Palmolive, Ajax, Softsoap and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are among the world’s most recognizable household names, trusted and relied upon by consumers everywhere. We believe everyone deserves a future to smile aboutChampioning optimism means we are committed to creating a healthier planet and work every day to create healthy smiles for all. The power of optimismIt's not always easy to be an optimist, but when you make that choice it can be a powerful force for change in your life. We’re sharing stories from real people who’ve found the courage to smile and keep doing what it takes to make the world a better place We hope they inspire you to do the same! We empower everyone to master their oral health. Everyone has the right to a bright, problem-free smile. That’s why we’re committed to raising oral healthcare standards everywhere. Whether it’s building healthy new habits as kids or learning something new from the experts, we’re here to give your oral health a boost. Making oral healthcare easily accessible. We’ve pioneered bold initiatives around the world that give people access to oral healthcare information and resources so they can put their best smiles forward.