Patents Assigned to Dentech, Inc.
  • Oral Hygiene Products and Method of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20150037265
    Abstract: A composition for highly efficient and quick plaque and tartar removal and inhibition including pure ascorbic acid crystals and/or granulars (vitamin C) and an enamel repairing composition such as hydroxyapatite. The composition can contain from about 10% up to 90% of ascorbic acid without compromising the integrity of tooth enamel because hydroxyapatite will repair any damage to the enamel. The composition can he used as dental powder, toothpaste, mouthwash, mouth spray and chewing gum in order to cover a wide range of consumers in different settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Dentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Leonhardt, John C. Busby
  • Oral hygiene products and method
    Patent number: 8679463
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a composition for highly efficient and quick plaque and tartar removal and inhibition including pure ascorbic acid crystals and/or granulars (vitamin C) and an enamel repairing composition such as hydroxyapatite. The composition can contain from about 10% up to 90% of ascorbic acid without compromising the tooth enamel because hydroxyapatite will repair any damage to the enamel. The composition can be used as dental powder, toothpaste, mouthwash, mouth spray and chewing gum in order to cover a wide range of consumers in different settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Dentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Leonhardt, John Busby
  • Oral hygiene products and method of using the same
    Patent number: 8163271
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a composition for highly efficient and quick plaque and tartar removal and inhibition including pure ascorbic acid crystals and/or granulars (vitamin C) and an enamel repairing composition such as hydroxyapatite. The composition can contain from about 10% up to 90% of ascorbic acid without compromising the tooth enamel because hydroxyapatite will repair any damage to the enamel. The composition can be used as dental powder, toothpaste, mouthwash, mouth spray and chewing gum in order to cover a wide range of consumers in different settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Dentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles G. Leonhardt, John C. Busby
  • ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS CONTAINING ASCORBIC ACID AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080057007
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to dental compositions, including dentifrices, containing ascorbic acid for removing and inhibiting dental biofilms which form plaque and tartar, and also for treating and preventing gingivitis and periodontitis. The ascorbic acid composition can contain may additional ingredients, including an enamel-strengthening component, and be used in many different forms, including breath spray, chewing gum, dental floss, dental powder, gargle, lozenge, mouth spray, mouth wash, tooth gel, tooth liquid, tooth paste and tooth strips. Also described in a method of using a dental composition containing ascorbic acid in order to treat plaque and tartar as well as gum disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: DENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Charles LEONHARDT, John BUSBY