Abstract: Provided are methods of providing a benefit to the oral cavity by administering to the oral cavity a poorly-soluble calcium compound and subsequently introducing fluoride to the oral cavity.

Abstract: A method of assessing and/or quantifying remineralization in a tooth model by exposing a tooth model to calcium and a calcium-binding fluorophore either sequentially or simultaneously under conditions sufficient to produce a remineralized/demineralized tooth model; exposing the remineralized/demineralized tooth model to a non-calcium binding fluorophore to produce an enhanced tooth model; and assessing and/or quantifying remineralization, demineralization, or both on the enhanced tooth model by determining the location and extent of calcium binding fluorophore and non-calcium binding fluorophore on the enhanced test tooth sample.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising an orally-acceptable carrier and a cationic copolymer derived from the polymerization of n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) with cationic monomers containing amines or by copolymerization of n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) monomers with cationic monomers comprising amides followed by deprotection to amines. Also provided are uses of such compounds in the oral cavity to inhibit demineralization of a tooth.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising an orally-acceptable carrier and an anionic copolymer derived from the polymerization of n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) with an anionic monomer compound containing phosphorus. Also provided are uses of such compounds in the oral cavity to inhibit demineralization of a tooth.

Abstract: A method of assessing and/or quantifying remineralization in a tooth model by exposing a tooth model to calcium and a calcium-binding fluorophore either sequentially or simultaneously under conditions sufficient to produce a remineralized/demineralized tooth model; exposing the remineralized/demineralized tooth model to a non-calcium binding fluorophore to produce an enhanced tooth model; and assessing and/or quantifying remineralization, demineralization, or both on the enhanced tooth model by determining the location and extent of calcium binding fluorophore and non-calcium binding fluorophore on the enhanced test tooth sample.

Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting tooth stain prevention and/or removal comprising the steps of providing pellicle-coated hydroxyapatite particles, contacting the particles with a first solution and then a second solution, wherein the first solution is either a test solution or a stain solution and the second solution is the other of said test solution or stain solution, separating from the resulting particles a liquid comprising stain introduced in the contacting step b), and measuring the UV-Vis absorbance of the separated liquid to determine the amount of stain in the liquid.

Abstract: Provided are methods of providing a benefit to the oral cavity by administering to the oral cavity a poorly-soluble calcium compound and subsequently introducing fluoride to the oral cavity.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising an orally-acceptable carrier and a cationic copolymer derived from the polymerization of n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) with cationic monomers containing amines or by copolymerization of n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) monomers with cationic monomers comprising amides followed by deprotection to amines. Also provided are uses of such compounds in the oral cavity to inhibit demineralization of a tooth.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising an orally-acceptable carrier and an anionic copolymer derived from the polymerization of n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) with an anionic monomer compound containing phosphorus. Also provided are uses of such compounds in the oral cavity to inhibit demineralization of a tooth.

Abstract: Provided are methods of detecting tooth stain prevention and/or removal comprising the steps of providing pellicle-coated hydroxyapatite particles, contacting the particles with a first solution and then a second solution, wherein the first solution is either a test solution or a stain solution and the second solution is the other of said test solution or stain solution, separating from the resulting particles a liquid comprising stain introduced in the contacting step b), and measuring the UV-Vis absorbance of the separated liquid to determine the amount of stain in the liquid.

Abstract: Provided are oral care compositions comprising one or more polyol solvents having a total Hansen Solubility Parameter (HSP) of from about 23 to 28, one or more non-anionic bioactive agents, and an aqueous phase, wherein the oral care composition is essentially free of alkyl sulfate surfactants, as well as method of using such compositions in the oral cavity.

Abstract: Provided are oral care compositions comprising one or more polyol solvents having a total Hansen Solubility Parameter (HSP) of from about 23 to 28, one or more non-anionic bioactive agents, and an aqueous phase, wherein the oral care composition is essentially free of alkyl sulfate surfactants, as well as method of using such compositions in the oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions, comprising select polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer surfactants. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions, comprising select polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer surfactants. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions, comprising select polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer surfactants. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions, comprising select polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide block copolymer surfactants. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed.