Abstract: A oral care composition comprising 20% to 75% of water by weight of the composition; 25% to 60% of a calcium-containing abrasive by weight of the composition; 0.1% to 15%, of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) by weight of the composition; and 0.001% to 5% of a flavorant composition by weight of the oral care composition.

Abstract: An apparatus (40) for assessing treatment effectiveness of tooth sensitivity with an oral care product comprising a tooth shaped member (50) comprises an outer layer (60) simulating an enamel, wherein the outer layer (60) at least partially covers an exterior surface of an inner layer (70) simulating a pulp, and a liquid sensor (80) contained either between the outer layer (60) and inner layer (70), or within the inner layer (70); and a plurality of holes (90), simulating open dentin tubules, configured through the outer layer (60) to the inner layer (70), and in fluid communication with the liquid sensor (80); wherein the liquid sensor (80) is configured to sense liquid passing through at least one of the plurality of holes (90) as simulating the treatment effectiveness of tooth sensitivity of the oral care product.

Abstract: Dentifrice compositions with high water, a calcium-containing abrasive, an alkaline pH and minimal or nil amounts of polyols, such as PEG humectants, provide improved anti-plaque benefits.

Abstract: A method of quantitating of ions in the extracellular polymer substances area of a dental biofilm is an effective way of assessing efficacy of oral care compositions.

Abstract: Certain dentifrice compositions having a pyrophosphate ion and an alkaline pH have improved fluoride ion stability or fluoride uptake.

Abstract: Rhodamine B derivative selectively chelates Sn2+ to act as a fluorescent probe.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition comprising 45% to 75% water, by weight of the composition; 25% to 50% of a calcium-containing abrasive by weight of the composition; greater than 0.10% to 0.30% benzyl alcohol, by weight of the composition; 0.01% to 0.11% of a paraben by weight of the composition; and an alkaline pH.

Abstract: A process for making an oral care composition comprising the step of hydrating a linear sulfated polysaccharide in water in the absence of any salts and followed by adding inorganic salts therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a tooth surface to provide smooth tooth feel benefits, comprising the steps: (a) contacting the tooth surface with a first composition comprising a water-insoluble calcium phosphate; and thereafter (b) contacting the tooth surface with a second composition comprising an organophosphate.

Abstract: Oral care composition comprises a stannous ion source and a thickener comprising at least 2 agents selected from the group consisting of: i) a linear sulfated polysaccharide; ii) a natural gum; iii) and a non-ionic cellulose derivative. A method for treating the oral cavity comprises administering to the oral cavity the oral care composition.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing water, a calcium-containing abrasive, a fluoride ion source, and a thickening system providing a consumer preferred experience.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing, water, calcium carbonate and a fluoride ion source where the calcium carbonate particles can have a D98 greater than 26.0 microns and the composition can have improved fluoride stability.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing water, a calcium-containing abrasive, a fluoride ion source, a zinc ion source, and a copolymer of maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing water, a calcium-containing abrasive, a sodium monofluorophosphate, and an alkaline metal fluoride were the composition has a high fluoride uptake.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing water, a calcium-containing abrasive, a fluoride ion source, and an ultraphosphate where the composition can have tooth whitening benefits.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing water, calcium-containing abrasive, fluoride ion source, and alkaline metal carbonate with improved fluoride stability.

Abstract: Certain alkaline dentifrice compositions with relatively high level of water and calcium-containing abrasive, a basic amino acid, and a relatively low level of humectant, have a surprisingly high fluoride uptake.

Abstract: A method of quantitating sorption of stannous by microbial cells of a biofilm is an effective way of assessing efficacy of oral care products containing stannous.

Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising have improved stability due to the removal of stannous ions and the inclusion of low molecular weight polyethylene glycols (PEGs). Compositions containing a source of zinc ions and PEG having a weight average molecular weight of 300 Da to 8000 Da and used for treating the oral cavity comprising administering to the oral cavity an oral care composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising have improved stability due to the removal of stannous ions and the inclusion of low molecular weight polyethylene glycols (PEGs). Compositions containing a source of zinc ions and PEG having a weight average molecular weight of 300 Da to 8000 Da and used for treating the oral cavity comprising administering to the oral cavity an oral care composition according to the present invention.