Abstract: Described herein are methods used for the detection of gingivitis and the monitoring of gingivitis in a subject.

Abstract: Described herein are methods used for the detection of gingivitis and the monitoring of gingivitis in a subject.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of cleaning a tooth comprising administering a composition comprising a zinc amino acid halide complex to the oral cavity; and retaining the composition in the oral cavity for a time sufficient to form a precipitate.

Abstract: Methods for identifying a composition that neutralizes toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide are disclosed. The methods comprise comparing the amount of cytokine and/or prostaglandin E2 secreted by cells that have Toll-like receptors activated by a lipopolysaccharide in the presence or absence of a test composition. Methods of neutralizing toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide in an individual's oral cavity using compositions identified neutralizing toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide are also disclosed. Method of neutralizing toxicity of a lipopolysaccharide in an individual's oral cavity using oral care compositions that comprise combinations of zinc oxide and zinc citrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method of improving tissue integrity of tissue that functions as a barrier are provided. Method of protecting and maintaining tissue integrity of tissue that functions as a barrier are provided. Method of repairing damage to tissue that functions as a barrier, and to restoring and improving function of such damaged tissue are provided. Methods of improving, maintaining, protecting, repairing and/or restoring the integrity of tissue which functions as a barrier and repair of damage to and healing of wounds to such tissue improves, maintains, protects, repairs and restores immunity. The methods comprising contacting the tissue with an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more sources of zinc ions such as zinc oxide, zinc citrate, or combination thereof zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and optionally further comprising arginine and/or one or more neutral amino acids.

Abstract: Described herein are methods used for the detection of gingivitis and the monitoring of gingivitis in a subject.

Abstract: Personal care compositions including a naringin:zinc complex and methods for preparing and using the same are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and a naringin:zinc complex having a 2:1 naringin to zinc molar ratio.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: Personal care compositions including a naringin:zinc complex and methods for preparing and using the same are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and a naringin:zinc complex having a 2:1 naringin to zinc molar ratio.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods for depositing or coating the antimicrobial or antibacterial compositions on a substrate to prevent microbial adhesion are provided. The antimicrobial composition may include a cationic polymer having a poly-allylamine backbone. A portion of the poly-allylamine backbone may be functionalized with at least one of a guanidine functional group and a biguanide functional group.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an oral care device includes a flexible base substrate, a power source disposed on the base substrate, and a flexible light source disposed on the base structure or on the power source. The flexible light source is in electrical communication with the power source. Also disclosed are methods of using the same, for example, for whitening the teeth or for treating other conditions in the oral cavity.

Abstract: Methods of increasing sIgA and mucin 5B levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individual's oral cavity in an amount effective to increase sIgA and mucin 5B levels in the individual's oral cavity, an oral care composition comprising: zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and optionally, an organic acid buffer system.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of cleaning a tooth comprising administering a composition comprising a zinc amino acid halide complex to the oral cavity; and retaining the composition in the oral cavity for a time sufficient to form a precipitate.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods for depositing or coating the antimicrobial or antibacterial compositions on a substrate to prevent microbial adhesion are provided. The antimicrobial composition may include a cationic polymer having a poly-allylamine backbone. A portion of the poly-allylamine backbone may be functionalized with at least one of a guanidine functional group and a biguanide functional group.

Abstract: The invention provides a zinc-lysine complex having the formula [Zn(C6H14N2O2)2Cl]+Cl? having antibacterial and antiperspirant properties, together with personal care compositions comprising the complex, and methods of making and using these complexes and compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of cleaning a tooth comprising administering a composition comprising a zinc amino acid halide complex to the oral cavity; and retaining the composition in the oral cavity for a time sufficient to form a precipitate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising a zinc amino acid halide. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising naringin:Zinc complexes having a 2:1 naringin to zinc molar ratio. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are mouthwashes comprising a complex of a zinc ion source and an amino acid. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An oral care composition and method are described in which the composition includes a film or a plurality of film fragments entrained in a carrier. The film or plurality of film fragments comprises zinc oxide. The composition and methods provide benefits including increased stability and shelf-life ensuring the delivery and bioavailability of zinc oxide.