Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating teeth with self-foaming fluoride-containing gels are disclosed. In preferred aspects, the method includes dispensing a self-foaming fluoride-containing gel from an aerosol container into the trough of a dental tray, placing the trough of the dental tray containing the self-foaming fluoride containing gel into engagement with a patient's teeth and allowing the gel to transform into a foam while the dental tray is in engagement with the teeth. The fluoride-containing gels include a water soluble fluoride component, an oil-in-water emulsifier, a micro-emulsion stabilizer, a surfactant, a micro-emulsion stabilizer and thickener and optionally a gel clarifying agent.

Abstract: By combining lecithin and oil as the principal ingredients, a highly effective, uniform, widely dispersed, pan release spray product is achieved with the lecithin comprising a de-oiled powdered lecithin. The de-oiled, powdered lecithin is blended with the vegetable oil to form a stable emulsion that exhibits superior pan release properties. Furthermore, the oil and lecithin emulsion of the present invention is easily formulated with a variety of blending agents to make flavorful salad dressings, marinades, and pet flavor enhancing products, as a non-aerosol, finger pump based product or as an aerosol product.

Abstract: Foamable dental fluoride compositions containing a water-soluble fluoride component in an amount sufficient to provide from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight available fluoride are disclosed. The compositions include an oil in water emulsion which is preferably dispensed in combination with an aerosol propellant to provide microcell-stable foam which exhibits enhanced foam retention properties. Methods of treating teeth with fluoride and methods of preparing the foam are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the nasal administration of drugs with reduced nasal irritation are disclosed.

Abstract: Foamable dental fluoride compositions containing a water-soluble fluoride component in an amount sufficient to provide from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight available fluoride are disclosed. The compositions include an oil in water emulsion which is preferably dispensed in combination with an aerosol propellant to provide microcell-stable foam which exhibits enhanced foam retention properties. Methods of treating teeth with fluoride and methods of preparing the foam are also disclosed.

Abstract: By providing a liquid, vegetable oil-based formulation incorporating a particular flavoring, concentrate or blending agent and placing the formulation in a vessel on which a high pressure, non-throttling pump is attached, a unique, reliable dispensing system is achieved which repeatedly and consistently dispenses the formulation in a wide, uniformly dispersed spray. Preferably, the high pressure pump provides a delivery pressure between about 75 and 110 psig, thereby assuring that the moderate viscosity formulation is dispersed in the desired spray pattern. In addition, the formulation preferably incorporates pure grain ethyl alcohol in addition to vegetable oil and the desired blending agent, concentrate or flavoring.

Abstract: By providing a liquid, vegetable oil-based formulation incorporating a particular flavoring, concentrate or blending agent and placing the formulation in a vessel on which a high pressure, non-throttling pump is attached, a unique, reliable dispensing system is achieved which repeatedly and consistently dispenses the formulation in a wide, uniformly dispersed spray. Preferably, the high pressure pump provides a delivery pressure between about 90 and 110 psig, thereby assuring that the moderate viscosity formulation is dispersed in the desired spray pattern. In addition, the formulation preferably incorporates pure grain ethyl alcohol in addition to vegetable oil and the desired blending agent, concentrate or flavoring.