Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to oral care compositions. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, provided is an oral care composition including from about 2 to about 10 wt. % of a peroxide source; about 5 wt. % or more of potassium nitrate; and about 45 wt. % or more of water, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the oral care composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising vitamin D, or a derivative thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising vitamin D, or a derivative thereof; an alkanoic acid of formula R—COOH or an alkali metal salt thereof, wherein R is a C1 to C13 hydrocarbyl group; and an orally acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using same are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for the synthesis of zinc-amino acid-halide complexes via reaction of zinc oxide and amino acid hydrochloride in a solvent comprising a polyol, as well as oral care compositions comprising said complexes made according to said method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for the synthesis of stannous pyrophosphate, as well as improved methods for the manufacture of oral care compositions comprising stannous pyrophosphate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for the synthesis of stannous pyrophosphate, as well as improved methods for the manufacture of oral care compositions comprising stannous pyrophosphate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved methods for the synthesis of zinc-amino acid-halide complexes via reaction of zinc oxide and amino acid hydrochloride in a solvent comprising a polyol, as well as oral care compositions comprising said complexes made according to said method.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, and a small particle fraction: and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a salt of a basic amino acid the salt having a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; an effective amount of a soluble fluoride salt; and a particulate material which has a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising zirconium amino acid complexes suspended in a hydrophobic carrier; and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising zirconium amino acid complexes suspended in a hydrophobic carrier; and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a salt of a basic amino acid the salt having a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; an effective amount of a soluble fluoride salt; and a particulate material which has a pH in an unbuffered solution of less than about 7.5; and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: The invention includes methods of cleaning an oral surface, maintaining oral health and/or increasing oral health. Such methods encompass contacting an oral surface with a primary oral care composition at least once daily, contacting the oral surface with a periodic oral care maintenance composition at least once monthly, wherein the periodic oral care maintenance composition comprises a basic amino acid, in free or salt form and optionally contacting the oral surface with a periodic oral care cleaning composition at least once monthly. The periodic oral care cleaning compositions suitable for use in the method comprise an abrasive system.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an antibacterial agent, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a basic amino acid or salt thereof, and a small particle fraction: and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel arginine salts, compositions comprising them, and their uses.

Abstract: The invention includes methods of cleaning an oral surface, maintaining oral health and/or increasing oral health. Such methods encompass contacting an oral surface with a primary oral care composition at least once daily, contacting the oral surface with a periodic oral care maintenance composition at least once monthly, wherein the periodic oral care maintenance composition comprises a basic amino acid, in free or salt form and optionally contacting the oral surface with a periodic oral care cleaning composition at least once monthly. The periodic oral care cleaning compositions suitable for use in the method comprise an abrasive system.