Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: a) one or more pyrophosphate compounds, wherein the total concentration of pyrophosphate compounds in the composition is 0.5 wt % to 1.5 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; b) one or more thickening gums, wherein the total concentration of thickening gums in the composition is 1.25 wt % to 1.6 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; and c) a metal ion source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: a) one or more pyrophosphate compounds, wherein the total concentration of pyrophosphate compounds in the composition is 0.5 wt % to 1.5 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; b) one or more thickening gums, wherein the total concentration of thickening gums in the composition is 1.25 wt % to 1.6 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; and c) a metal ion source.

Abstract: A method and system for generating an automated Internet connection is provided. The method includes receiving from a first communication hardware device of a first user, a first telephone number and a first Internet protocol (IP) address. A second telephone number and a second Internet protocol (IP) address are received from a second communication hardware device of a second user. A request for connecting the first communication hardware device to the second communication hardware device via an Internet connection is received and it is determined that the second communication hardware device is currently connected the first communication hardware device. The request is transmitted to the second communication hardware device. Based on the second user approving the request, the second IP address is automatically transmitted to the first communication device and a secure private Internet link between the first communication hardware device and the second communication hardware device is generated.

Abstract: Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising an antioxidant and a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises sodium methyl cocoyl taurate in an amount of from 0.7 weight % to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition and optionally, a poloxamer in an amount of from 0.4 to 1.2 weight % by total weight of the composition. The composition is useful for preventing or treating periodontal disease.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating and/or preventing conditions of the oral cavity, e.g. gingivitis, comprise applying a toothpaste composition comprising at least 5% sodium chloride in a toothpaste base comprising a zinc salt, non-silica calcium carbonate abrasive and humectant, to the oral surfaces, e.g., the teeth and gums, of a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Novel Borrelia burgdorferi recombinant proteins and methods of assessing a sample for the presence of antibodies to certain proteins of Borrelia burgdorferi, are described, as are methods of diagnosing Lyme disease. Microarrays of proteins of Borrelia burgdorferi are also described.

Abstract: A toothpaste comprising at least 5% sodium chloride and a carrageenan-based binder, having high antibacterial efficacy, very stable viscosity and excellent striping properties, together with methods and uses therefore.

Abstract: A method of treating gingivitis comprises applying a toothpaste comprising at least 5% sodium chloride in a toothpaste base comprising a non-silica calcium carbonate abrasive and humectant, to the oral surfaces, e.g., the teeth and gums, of a patient in need thereof, together with compositions for use therefor.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising: (a) arginine, in free or salt form; and (b) zinc oxide and zinc citrate. The oral care composition can reduce or inhibit biofilm formation in an oral cavity.

Abstract: A catalyst for catalytically cracking hydrocarbon oils contains a substrate comprising alumina and a molecular sieve, characterized in that the pore distribution of said catalyst is 5-70% of the <2 nm pores, 5-70% of the 2-4 nm pores, 0-10% of the 4-6 nm pores, 20-80% of the 6-20 nm pores, and 0-40% of the 20-100 nm pores, based on the pore volume of pores having a size of no more than 100 nm. The catalyst of this invention has a large BET pore volume, a high capacity for cracking heavy oils, and a high capacity for resisting coking.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising serine and one or more zinc salts for use in reducing or inhibiting biofilm formation in an oral cavity.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A new family of analogues of NADP+ or NADPH, their preparation and their application in therapeutics.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions comprising: a) one or more pyrophosphate compounds, wherein the total concentration of pyrophosphate compounds in the composition is 0.5 wt % to 1.5 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; b) one or more thickening gums, wherein the total concentration of thickening gums in the composition is 1.25 wt % to 1.6 wt %, based on the weight of the oral care composition; and c) a metal ion source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth whitening oral care composition, the use of abrasives in such an oral care composition, a method of polishing tooth enamel, and an oral care kit comprising the oral care composition.

Abstract: A web browser has a user interface that includes a content rendering area within the web browser user interface and a control layout area adjacent the content rendering area. The control layout area includes a user-selectable icon that is always available to the user in the control layout area and which is user-configurable. For example, the user-configurable icon may be configured with one of two pre-defined functions. In one illustrative implementation the two pre-defined functions may be a tabs function and a favorites function.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of forming a film with a lenticular lens array, the method comprising providing a substrate; providing a mold having a plurality of nano-scale to micro-scale cavities that form the lenticular lens array on the substrate; having the mold contact the substrate; and forming the lenticular lens array by allowing portions of the substrate to partially fill the plurality of cavities.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided an optical grating comprising a substrate comprising a plurality of protrusions with a space in between any two adjacent protrusions; and a cap provided on at least one of the plurality of protrusions at an end that is furthest from the substrate, wherein the cap has a higher degree of optical attenuation compared to the substrate material and wherein the combination of each protrusion and the respective cap thereon has a generally symmetric cross-sectional profile.