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Scientific integrity
Expert perspective on ingredient science, research standards, formulation priorities, and the evidence used to support product education and claims.
Oral Health Advisory Committee
Science-backed oral care, guided by leading experts.
Boka’s Oral Health Advisory Committee brings together experts across dentistry, oral health research, product development, and consumer health to help inform our approach to science, formulation, safety, and product experience.
120+ years
Combined industry experience
Clinical + scientific
Expert perspective across oral health
Product review
Ingredients, quality, safety & experience
Why it exists
Keeping Boka rooted in science and care.
Oral care should balance efficacy, safety, product experience, and responsible formulation. The committee brings independent expertise to the questions that shape how Boka develops and communicates its products.
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Product quality
Consideration of product performance, consistency, user experience, and quality throughout the development process.
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Consumer trust
Responsible education around oral health innovation and how Boka products can fit into patients’ everyday oral care routines.
Together, these perspectives help provide an additional layer of scientific and professional consideration across Boka’s oral-care portfolio.
Meet the members
Experts helping shape what’s next in oral care.
The committee brings together complementary expertise across dentistry, research, oral health science, product development, and consumer health — helping Boka evaluate oral care from multiple perspectives.
Oral health research
Diane Cummins
Oral health scientist & consultant
Globally respected oral health scientist with experience across product innovation, clinical validation, and claims support.
Dentistry + research
Dr. Foti Panagakos
DMD, PhD, MEd, MBA
Dental researcher, educator, and academic leader with extensive experience in oral health science and innovation.
Global R&D
Raj Kohli, PhD
Former EVP, Global R&D
Senior research and development leader with decades of experience across oral care and consumer health innovation.
Consumer health
Alan Wolpert
Consumer brands & oral care leader
Experienced consumer health executive with leadership across oral care, innovation, brand development, and growth.
Oral microbiome
Dr. Victoria Sampson
Functional dentist & researcher
Dentist and researcher focused on salivary diagnostics, microbiome testing, and the relationship between oral and systemic health.
From expertise to application
Committee expertise helps inform how Boka considers products from early research and formulation through safety, quality, performance, and patient experience.
How it works
Expert review across the product journey.
From early formulation decisions through product education, committee expertise helps Boka consider science, safety, performance, quality, and the real-world experience of using oral care every day.
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Clinical testing protocols
Input on appropriate product evaluation and the evidence used to understand performance.
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Safety & compliance
Consideration of safety expectations, responsible communication, standards, and product claims.
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Ingredient research
Perspective on ingredient selection, emerging research, and oral-care formulation best practices.
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Dental care trends
Insight into evolving patient needs, clinical priorities, and new directions in oral health.
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User outcomes & perceptions
Consideration of how oral-care products work within real routines and support consistent daily use.
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Product quality
Review of quality, consistency, experience, and standards across Boka’s oral-care portfolio.
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