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

Abstract: The present disclosure provides low-water oral care compositions comprising a whitening agent and a flavor system encapsulating one or more flavor ingredients, wherein the flavor system provides improved taste to the consumer, masking the negative taste attributes of the whitening or oxidizing agents, and is also believed to be able to improve the flavor stability over the life of the product, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Described herein are fabric care compositions that reduce or prevent the adhesion of pet hair to fabric. Methods of making and using these compositions for reducing or preventing the adhesion of pet hair to fabric, are also described.

Abstract: A personal care composition and methods for determining a stability of the personal care composition are disclosed. The personal care composition may include an emulsion of a hydrophobic phase and a hydrophilic phase. The hydrophobic phase may include an emulsifying system including one or more amino acid surfactants, such as a glutamate surfactant.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention may be a teeth cleaning device including: a first support structure comprising a first dentature channel configured to receive at least a first portion of a dentature of a user; a plurality of teeth cleaning pads located within the first dentature channel; a plurality of air bladders operably coupled to the teeth cleaning pads; an air-flow subsystem operably coupled to the air bladders; and a control unit operably coupled to the air-flow subsystem, the control unit configured to: (1) pressurize the air bladders with external air in a pressurization mode; and (2) transfer air between select ones of the air bladders in a cleaning mode.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions with improved foaming properties which comprise a basic amino acid, an abrasive and a taurate surfactant, as well as to methods of using these compositions. Optionally, the oral care compositions further comprise an alkyl polyglucoside.

Abstract: An oral care implement having conductive protrusions. In one embodiment, the oral care implement includes a handle and a head coupled to the handle. Furthermore, the oral care implement includes a power source. A plurality of conductive protrusions may be electrically coupled to the power source. The plurality of conductive protrusions may include a base proximate the head and a distal end spaced from the head. Furthermore, at least one of the conductive protrusions may taper from the base to the distal end.

Abstract: The application relates to personal care products (e.g., deodorants and/or antiperspirants) that can provide a sweat reduction effect without the use of aluminum salts. In one aspect, the compositions comprise a metal oxalate (i.e., potassium oxalate or potassium titanium oxalate). Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for treating or preventing lipid peroxidation of skin with the same are disclosed. The personal care composition may include a carrier and a surfactant system present in an effective amount to treat or prevent lipid peroxidation of skin. The surfactant system may include at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one anionic surfactant. The method may include contacting the personal care composition with the skin and exposing the skin to pollution. Methods for formulation a personal care composition for treating or preventing lipid peroxidation of skin are also disclosed. The method may include determining an oxidation protection factor (OPF) of one or more components, using the OPF to select at least one component of the one or more components, and combining the at least one component of the one or more components with a carrier to form the personal care composition.

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

Abstract: Oral care compositions and methods of use thereof are disclosed herein. In accordance with some aspects, the oral care composition comprises from about 0.5 to about 9 wt. % of one or more surfactants; from about 0.3 to about 1 wt. % of one or more thickening agent; particles having a refractive index of from about 1.0 to about 2.5; a stannous ion source; a nitrate ion source; and a phosphate ion source, wherein the composition is substantially free of a titanium containing material, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the oral care composition.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush that detects plaque on the teeth, ensures accurate plaque detection, and performs cleaning of plaque. The electric toothbrush may include a drive module having a first drive for oscillating a brush unit in a first direction and a second drive for oscillating the brush unit in a second direction; a light emitting module; a reflected light detector; a plaque detector for detecting plaque based on reflected light detected by the reflected light detector; a liquid spray part for spraying liquid from the brush unit; and a liquid spray controller for controlling a spray timing of the liquid. The liquid spray controller may spray the liquid when the amount of plaque detected by the plaque detector exceeds a threshold. The drive module may stop the first drive and perform only the second drive while the liquid is being sprayed.

Abstract: An oral care implement having a head with a plurality of cleaning elements coupled thereto and extending therefrom. In the exemplified embodiment, the cleaning elements have a plurality of bristle tufts each including a plurality of bristle filaments. In one aspect, the oral care implement may include a first bristle tuft having inner and outer filaments with the outer filaments being taller than the inner filaments and a second bristle tuft having inner and outer filaments with the outer filaments being shorter than the inner filaments. The first bristle tufts may be arranged on the head in a position so as to surround the second bristle tufts, or the second bristle tufts may be arranged on the head in a position so as to surround the first bristle tufts. Distal ends of the first and second bristle tufts may be angled.

Abstract: An oral care system with coaching features. The oral care system may include indicator units to indicate to a user when plaque is present on the oral surfaces and to indicate to a user when it is time to move to a different area of the oral cavity for cleaning. The oral care system may include a feature whereby a user can silence the indicator function so as not to be alerted of the detection of plaque or other oral maladies during a cleaning session. The oral care system may include a light ring which surrounds a button on the handle to inform a user about the amount of time elapsed during a cleaning session.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising an oral care composition comprising a peroxide whitening complex present in an amount to provide from about 3.0% to about 8% of hydrogen peroxide by weight of the composition; a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide in an amount from about 0.01% to about 8% by weight of the composition; a stearate in an amount from about 0.3% to about 5% by weight of the composition; and a humectant in an amount from about 60% to about 90% by weight of the composition. Methods of making and using the oral care compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, together with particular co-polymers as additional excipients; including some embodiments which further comprise a calcium abrasive.

Abstract: Personal care compositions for improving the appearance and/or health of skin are provided herein. In accordance with an aspect, provided is a personal care formulation comprising an alpha hydroxy acid; a beta hydroxy acid; and polyhydroxy acid comprising gluconodeltalactone. According to another aspect, a personal care formulation is provided that comprises an alpha hydroxy acid; a beta hydroxy acid; and polyhydroxy acid, wherein the personal care formulation has a weight ratio of alpha hydroxy acid to polyhydroxy acid is about 5:1 to about 1:4, and wherein the personal care formulation has a weight ratio of beta hydroxy acid to polyhydroxy acid is about 1:1 to about 1:11.