Abstract: A method of identifying and unifying a product line containing a plurality of product variants all sharing a primary characteristic for which the product line is known. The method involves associating all variants with a single color family that becomes an indicator of the product line. The variants are all associated with a color from the single color family, but each variant is associated with a unique and different color within the single color family. A product line thus is provided in a single color family, but with different variants associated with different colors within that single product-line-identifying color family.

Abstract: A method for reducing an abrasivity of a dentifrice composition containing an abrasive, includes incorporating into the dentifrice composition a zinc salt in an amount sufficient to reduce a dentinal abrasivity of the composition by at least 10% and reduce an enamel abrasivity of the dentifrice composition by at least 10%. The method provides an improved dentifrice composition, which is at least 90% as effective at stain removal as the original dentifrice composition. Suitable zinc salts include, e.g., zinc citrate, zinc chloride, zinc acetate, zinc oxide and zinc sulfate. Suitable abrasives include, e.g., silica, alumina and alkali metal meta-phosphates.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with improvements in and relating to soft gelatin capsules or microcapsules. More particularly, it is concerned with oral care capsules or microcapsules providing improved biological or therapeutic activity.

Abstract: A method for reducing an abrasivity of a dentifrice composition containing an abrasive, includes incorporating into the dentifrice composition a zinc salt in an amount sufficient to reduce a dentinal abrasivity of the composition by at least 10% and reduce an enamel abrasivity of the dentifrice composition by at least 10%. The method provides an improved dentifrice composition, which is at least 90% as effective at stain removal as the original dentifrice composition. Suitable zinc salts include, e.g., zinc citrate, zinc chloride, zinc acetate, zinc oxide and zinc sulfate. Suitable abrasives include, e.g., silica, alumina and alkali metal meta-phosphates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions in the form of microcapsules which reduce oral bacteria and provide long lasting breath protection comprising a select mixture of essential oils and a chlorodeoxysucrose derivative.

Abstract: A zinc containing, low pH dentifrice composition provides better bioavailability of the zinc by incorporating a buffer system.

Abstract: The level of fluoride ions in a sodium fluoride containing low pH dentifrice remains stable when the silica has a moisture content of less than about 11% by weight of the silica.

Abstract: An improved stable acidic antiseptic dentifrice composition with therapeutically effective amounts of essential oils formulated at a pH of between 3.0 and 5.5 is disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved stable acidic antiseptic and anticaries dentifrice composition with essential oils and one or more fluorine-releasing compounds, formulated at a pH of between 3.0 and 5.5.