Abstract: A high cleaning low abrasion dentifrice containing a silica hydrogel having a mean particle size from about 5 to about 11 microns; an Einlehner hardness of from 1 to about 20; an oil absorption of about 40 to less about 100 cc/g, a BET surface area from 100 to 700 m2/g of silica, the particles having a morphology characterized by glass conchoidal fracture surfaces whereby, the dentifrice composition has a RDA of 110 to 200 and a PCR from about 150 to about 300.

Abstract: Two component whitening dentifrice composition which exhibits rapid whitening of stained or discolored teeth, which composition comprises a first dentifrice component containing a peroxide compound and the second component containing Fe ion implanted silicate clay, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed for application to teeth requiring the removal of stain and discoloration.

Abstract: A method for encapsulating a water soluble reactive agent in an alkyl cellulosic polymer to provide an encapsulated product from which leaching of the reactive agent into an aqueous dentifrice containing another compound reactive with the agent is prevented or controlled, said method comprising the steps of (a) uniformly dispersing the reactive agent in the alkyl cellulose and a solvent for the polymer to form a paste; (b) casting the paste onto a sheet forming substrate; (c) grinding and subdividing the sheet having the reactive agent encased therein into particles of a predetermined size; (d) washing the particles with water to remove any encased agent exposed by the grinding; and, (e) drying the particles of encapsulated reactive agent.

Abstract: An effervescent two component whitening dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first component containing a peroxide compound such as hydrogen peroxide and a second dentifrice component containing a mixture of iron and copper salts such as FeSO4 and CaSO4, which when the two components are combined and mixed upon application to the teeth provides an effervescent sensory signal concomitant with whitening of the teeth.

Abstract: An oral antiplaque composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle and an effective antiplaque amount of 4-alkoxy substituted 2-hydroxy benzophenone compound having the following formula: where X, Y, X′ and Y′ represent hydrogen, and lower straight chain or branched C1-C4 alkyl radicals, C3-C6 cycloalkyls and R represents lower C1-C8 alkoxy radicals.

Abstract: A method and composition for remineralizing teeth wherein the composition contains a mixture of a casein glycomacropeptide and xylitol.

Abstract: A two component dental composition is disclosed which eliminates or substantially reduces the discomfort and pain associated with dentinal hypersensitivity which composition comprises a first dentifrice component having an alkaline pH, a second dentifrice component having an acid pH and at least one of the components containing a potassium ion releasable compound, the first and second components being maintained separate from each other until dispensed and combined for application to teeth requiring relief from dentine hypersensitivity, whereby heightened desensitization is experienced by the user.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for effecting heightened whitening of teeth wherein there is first applied to the teeth an aqueous rinse composition having an alkaline pH and thereafter brushing the teeth with a peroxide dentifrice.

Abstract: An antibacterial combination of a nonionic halogenated diphenyl ether compound such as Triclosan and hydrogenated lupulone, the combination being particularly effective in inhibiting the growth of gram-positive bacteria and in the preparation of antiplaque oral compositions.

Abstract: An oral lubricant having particular usefulness for alleviating the symptoms of xerostomia based on a beta-glucan polymer in an orally acceptable carrier or vehicle.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the manufacture of a toothpaste containing an ingredient mixture of a calcium carbonate abrasive, a thickener and an aqueous humectant wherein there is sequentially added the calcium carbonate abrasive dispersed in a high solids aqueous dispersion containing 50 to 80% by weight calcium carbonate to the aqueous humectant and thereafter adding the binder and binding the ingredients before any further ingredients are added to the mixture to produce the toothpaste.

Abstract: A process which inhibits bacteria and caries comprising the application of an oral composition containing a substantially water insoluble noncationic antimicrobial agent, such as triclosan, xylitol, and sodium lauryl sulfate as the surfactant and dispersant for the water insoluble noncationic antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A stable antibacterial oral composition containing a hydrogenated lupulone and an anionic surfactant.

Abstract: A method for forming a striped dentifrice wherein a first dentifrice which appears unstriped when stored in a container having sidewalls at least a portion of which is transparent, is transformed into a striped dentifrice upon extrusion from the container, which method comprises storing the first dentifrice in the container provided with discharge means and striping means within the discharge means, sequentially filling the container with a striping dentifrice having a color which distinguishes the striping dentifrice from the first dentifrice, the striping dentifrice being stored in an area of the container separate from the first dentifrice, followed by filling the container with the first dentifrice, applying pressure on the dentifrices to cause the striping dentifrice to be applied to the first dentifrice within the container area in which the second dentifrice is stored and be simultaneously extruded together from the container, so that upon extrusion, the extruded dentifrice appears to have been magical

Abstract: A high foaming oral composition comprising in an orally acceptable vehicle, an effective antiplaque, antibacterial compound, and at least about 2% by weight of a mixed anionic/nonionic surfactant system in a weight ratio of about 7:1 to 2:1, respectively, which ratios are effective to increase the uptake of the antibacterial compound to dental tissue so as to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of the administered antibacterial compound.

Abstract: A dentifrice packaged in a polyolefin container, the dentifrice having improved stability against flavor loss by adsorption into the polyolefin substrate, the dentifrice containing at least about 30% by weight sorbitol on a neat basis as the sole liquid humectant and no more than about 23% by weight water.

Abstract: A dual component antiplaque and whitening dentifrice composition in which the first component is a paste composition containing an antibacterial agent such as Triclosan and the second component contains a peroxide compound such as hydrogen peroxide in a vehicle thickened with a combination of an inorganic thickeners and an organic thickener other than an alkylene oxide polymer wherein the antiplaque and whitening efficacy of the components is unimpaired when the components are physically separated prior to use and thereafter are mixed upon application to dental tissue.

Abstract: A dual component tooth whitening composition is disclosed, which composition contains a peroxide whitening and a second ingredient incompatible with the peroxide compound, the second ingredient and the peroxide compound each being incorporated in separate dentifrice components which are physically separated until dispensed for use, the components retaining their original physical state when in contact, the first component being a composition containing a peroxide whitening compound in a vehicle thickened with a combination of a particulated water insoluble inorganic compound and an organic thickener other than an alkylene oxide polymer, and the second component containing the ingredient incompatible with the peroxide.

Abstract: The severity of damage caused to the skin and mucosa of animals with cancer undergoing radiation therapy is mitigated by feeding the animal a nutritionally balanced food composition containing omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids which are supplemented with a mixture of a omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and arginine.

Abstract: An aqueous dentifrice composition comprising an aqueous vehicle containing at least two active ingredients reactive with each other, at least one of the active ingredients being encapsulated in a substantially water immiscible, pressure rupturable shell which is rupturable during use of the dentifrice, causing the same to be released for interaction with the other active ingredient, the shell being formed from a plasticized alkyl cellulose polymer. The dentifrice exhibits increased efficacy for fluoridation of teeth when the active ingredients are soluble fluoride salt and a calcium salt encapsulated in the plasticized alkyl cellulose polymer.