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Kolynos

American oral care products (1908–1995)

Kolynos is a line of oral care products created by Newell Sill Jenkins in 1908 and acquired by Colgate-Palmolive in 1995. The name is a combination of two Greek words, κωλύω and νόσος, meaning "I am stopping" and "disease" respectively. The products were popular in the 1930s and 40s, and sponsored several well-known radio programs, including Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1908Founded1

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Kolynos is a line of oral care products created by Newell Sill Jenkins in 1908 and acquired by Colgate-Palmolive in 1995. The name is a combination of two Greek words, κωλύω and νόσος, meaning "I am stopping" and "disease" respectively.2

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Timeline

  1. 1908Founded Founded1

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