Abstract: Methods and compositions for treatment of halitosis are provided; devices and methods, such as a palatal patch, including a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and active ingredients are further provided; the bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to the upper palate and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract; compositions for the active ingredient include composition for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, etc; an herbal composition for treatment of halitosis including Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage and a method of manufacturing a medicine from the herbal composition are provided as well; a device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate including a housing and piston is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treatment of halitosis are provided. Devices and methods, such as a palatal patch, including a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and active ingredients are further provided. The bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to an upper palate, and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract. Compositions for the active ingredient include composition for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, etc. A herbal composition for treatment of halitosis including Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage and a method of manufacturing a medicine from the herbal composition are provided as well. A device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate including a housing and piston is also provided.

Abstract: Devices and methods for a palatal patch include a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and an active component. The bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to an upper palate, and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract. Compositions for the active component include compositions for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, and others. A composition for treatment of halitosis includes at least one of Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage. A device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate includes a housing and a piston, the piston having a holder for the palatal patch, and wherein the piston may be configured to move distally so as to delivery the palatal patch to the upper palate.

Abstract: Devices and methods for a palatal patch include a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and an active component. The bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to an upper palate, and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract. Compositions for the active component include compositions for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, and others. A composition for treatment of halitosis includes at least one of Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage. A device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate includes a housing and a piston, the piston having a holder for the palatal patch, and wherein the piston may be configured to move distally so as to delivery the palatal patch to the upper palate.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the rapid assessment of the degree of halitosis comprising the steps of a) obtaining a sample of fluid and/or tissue from the oral cavity of a subject, b) assessing the amount of &bgr;-galactosidase in said sample, c) determining the degree of halitosis in said subject, by comparing the result obtained in step b) with appropriate reference values.