Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to oral care compositions comprising a source of zinc, a fluoride source, a zwitterionic surfactant and a taurate surfactant. In one aspect the compositions of the disclosure can be used for the treatment or reduction of erosive tooth demineralization, gingivitis, plaque, and dental caries. In one aspect the oral care composition includes zinc citrate, zinc oxide, arginine, cocamidopropyl betaine and at least one taurate surfactant (e.g., sodium methyl cocoyl taurate).

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to oral care compositions comprising a source of zinc, a fluoride source, a zwitterionic surfactant and a taurate surfactant. In one aspect the compositions of the disclosure can be used for the treatment or reduction of erosive tooth demineralization, gingivitis, plaque, and dental caries. In one aspect the oral care composition includes zinc citrate, zinc oxide, arginine, cocamidopropyl betaine and at least one taurate surfactant (e.g., sodium methyl cocoyl taurate).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyelectrolyte complex, and compositions thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of dental caries, early erosive damage, and enamel demineralization, and the promotion of enamel repair and remineralization. This oral care composition comprises polyelectrolyte complexes comprising cationic polymers and anionic carboxylates.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions, for example comprising a salt of a basic amino acid having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, an abrasive having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, and a fluoride ion source, and an acid selected from the group consisting of: a carboxylic acid (e.g., citric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, or fumaric acid), and an inorganic acid, wherein the inorganic acid is not phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid (e.g., wherein the inorganic acid is hydrochloric acid or sodium acid pyrophosphate), and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral compositions comprising an amino acid and a gelling agent. In certain embodiments, the chewable composition is in the form of a gummy comprising arginine and pectin. Related kits and methods of use are further provided.

Abstract: An oral treatment device that emits light onto surfaces of a user's teeth. In one aspect, the oral treatment device includes an intraoral mouthpiece. The mouthpiece comprises a lamp support structure comprising a lamp support surface and is formed of a first material. A flexible lamp is mounted to the lamp support surface so that a light emitting surface of the flexible lamp assumes a concave curvature, thereby forming a lamp assembly. A guard component is overmolded to the lamp assembly. In one embodiment, the oral treatment device may be a teeth whitening device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising hydroxyapatite and hydroxyethylcellulose as well as methods of reducing or inhibiting enamel erosion, repairing enamel erosion damage, and/or increasing enamel microcrack resistance using these compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising hydroxyapatite and a basic amino acid as well as methods of reducing or inhibiting enamel erosion, repairing enamel erosion damage, and/or increasing enamel microcrack or microscratch resistance using these compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising hydroxyapatite and a silica abrasive as well as methods of reducing or inhibiting enamel erosion, repairing enamel erosion damage, increasing enamel microcrack resistance and/or increasing enamel microscratch resistance using these compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of determining enamel micro-crack and/or microscratch resistance and also methods of identifying compositions that are effective in increasing enamel micro-crack and/or microscratch resistance or evaluating the efficacy of compositions in increasing enamel micro-crack and/or microscratch resistance.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions, for example comprising a salt of a basic amino acid having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, an abrasive having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, and a fluoride ion source, and an acid selected from the group consisting of: a carboxylic acid (e.g., citric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, or fumaric acid), and an inorganic acid, wherein the inorganic acid is not phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid (e.g., wherein the inorganic acid is hydrochloric acid or sodium acid pyrophosphate), and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to oral care compositions comprising a source of zinc, a fluoride source, a zwitterionic surfactant and a taurate surfactant. In one aspect the compositions of the disclosure can be used for the treatment or reduction of erosive tooth demineralization, gingivitis, plaque, and dental caries. In one aspect the oral care composition includes zinc citrate, zinc oxide, arginine, cocamidopropyl betaine and at least one taurate surfactant (e.g., sodium methyl cocoyl taurate).

Abstract: An oral treatment device that emits light onto surfaces of a user's teeth. In one aspect, the oral treatment device includes an intraoral mouthpiece. The mouthpiece comprises a lamp support structure comprising a lamp support surface and is formed of a first material. A flexible lamp is mounted to the lamp support surface so that a light emitting surface of the flexible lamp assumes a concave curvature, thereby forming a lamp assembly. A guard component is overmolded to the lamp assembly. In one embodiment, the oral treatment device may be a teeth whitening device.

Abstract: Provided is an oral care composition and methods of making and using the same. The composition may include an orally acceptable vehicle, including pectin in an amount of from about 0.1% to about 1% by weight, an anticaries agent; and a moisturizing agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are oral care compositions comprising partially hydrolyzed plant protein, which are useful in methods of repairing or inhibiting dental erosion, promoting dental remineralization, and/or enhancing the anti-cavity effects of fluoride.

Abstract: Film forming compositions and methods for occluding dentin tubules of teeth to treat dentinal hypersensitivity of the teeth are provided. The film forming compositions may include a hydrophobic copolymer, a rosin, and an orally acceptable solvent. The hydrophobic copolymer may include an acrylate/octylacrylamide copolymer, such as 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpropyl ester, polymer with 2-propenoic acid and N-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-2-propenamide. Methods for treating dentinal hypersensitivity may include contacting the film forming composition with surfaces of the teeth.

Abstract: An oral care composition includes a hydrophobic copolymer, and a polar solvent which can be used to treat and protect dental enamel from damage, for example, cracking or breaking.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, a sugar alcohol, and an optional fluoride source, wherein the oral care composition is in an amount effective to inhibit a pH reduction consequent to bacterial glycolysis in the oral cavity; and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: A teeth whitening system that emits electromagnetic radiation onto surfaces of a user's teeth and may also dispense a tooth whitening material for contact with the user's teeth. In one aspect, the teeth whitening system includes a mouthpiece comprising a wall and a bite platform extending from the wall that collectively define a first channel for receiving a user's teeth and an electromagnetic radiation source coupled to the mouthpiece and configured to emit electromagnetic radiation onto surfaces of the user's teeth that are positioned in the first channel. The teeth whitening system may also include an opening in the wall through which a tooth whitening material may be dispensed into the channel. The tooth whitening system may alternatively include apertures in the wall or bite platform through which a tooth whitening material can be dispensed.

Abstract: The invention provides oral care compositions, for example a dentifrice or mouthwash, comprising zinc phosphate, wherein the zinc phosphate is added to the dentifrice or mouthwash as a preformed salt; as well as methods of making and using the same.