Abstract: A plaque buster system is for removing stains and whitening both teeth and dentures and for tongue cleaning and mouth washing. A composition in a dry power form consists of baking soda plus vitamin C/ascorbic acid plus ground peppermint. A container/dispenser receives and dispenses the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions, for example dentifrice compositions, comprising an orally acceptable vehicle, metal oxide particles having an average particle size of no greater than a dentin tubule and a polymeric adherent material for adhering the metal oxide particles in the dentin tubule. The metal oxide particles have a median particle size of 5 microns or less, and may comprise zinc oxide.

Abstract: A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include water, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etching and chelation of teeth that were problematic in bleaches using carbomer as a thickener. A delivery system for delivering the bleaching composition comprises the aforementioned dental bleaching composition in combination with a moisture-resistant barrier layer such as a dental tray or a flexible strip of material.

Abstract: A tooth whitening composition for whitening a surface of a tooth, the composition comprising a mixture of a whitening agent comprising an aqueous peroxide, a hydrophobic polymer carrier for adhering the tooth whitening composition to a tooth surface and at least one adhesion enhancing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to treat an oral cavity surface with a peracid-based benefit agent. The peracid benefit agent can be use for oral surface bleaching, whitening, disinfecting, destaining, deodorizing, decreasing or removing biofilm, and combinations thereof. The peracid is enzymatically generated from a carboxylic acid ester substrate using a CE-7 carbohydrate esterase having perhydrolytic activity (perhydrolase) in the presence of a source of peroxygen. A fusion protein comprising the perhydrolase coupled to a peptidic component having affinity for an oral cavity surface, either directly or through an optional linker, may be used to target the perhydrolytic activity to the oral cavity surface.

Abstract: The invention is a pharmaceutical composition for the oral hygiene for the treatment of the periodontal illnesses and the Halitosis. It consists of a mixture 0.01 to 5 g of Hydrogen Peroxide; 0.001 to 0.5 g of Eugenol: 0.001 to 0.5 g of Permonochlorophenol; 0.001 to 0.3 g of Camphor; 10 to 40 g of Maltitol; 0.01 to 0.1 g of coloring matter; 0.1 to 1 g of appetizing substance and enough quantity of demineralized water to complete 100 g of oral pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: Provided herein is a strip, shaped for the application to the labile surface of the front teeth and/or gums of a subject, which strip is provided with at least one oral care composition for delivery to a pre-determined area of the teeth and/or gums of the subject. Also provided herein are uses for delivery of compositions. Further provided are uses of the strip in combination with a dental device.

Abstract: In general, the invention provides a fast-acting, whitening composition containing permanganate. Particular alkali-metal or alkaline-earth metal salts of permanganate; hydrogen peroxide; or an alkali or alkaline-earth metal peroxide; and an acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a water-based, peroxide-stabilized, abrasive tooth whitening composition comprising: (i) a peroxide-polymer complex comprising (a) a peroxide component or a peroxide generating component; and (b) a vinyl lactam based polymer; (ii) coated abrasive particles; and one or more orally acceptable carriers. This application also provides methods for whitening the tooth surfaces by contacting with the compositions. Additionally disclosed is a process for preparing the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical industry for daily use field, specifically a dental protection toothpaste composition. Except toothpaste matrix components, the toothpaste composition including (the following components by weight of total composition): 0.48%-3.3% six tissue salts for homeopathy, 0.1%-9.8% Chinese herb medicine extractant, 0.08%-1.3% at least one of vitamin C vitamin E and coenzyme Q10. The toothpaste composition ingredient of the present invention connects the homeopathy medicine such as cell tissue salts, Chinese herb medicine and vitamin etc. active ingredients, which will help for solving tooth and oral health problems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions with improved flavor release characteristics and improved taste, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, devices, compositions, and systems for the alleviation of oral tissue infections by administration of chlorine dioxide are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical oral compositions comprising a safe and effective amount of an antimicrobial agent in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, the compositions being effective in controlling bacterial-mediated diseases and conditions present in the oral cavity and in inhibiting the spread into the bloodstream of pathogenic oral bacteria, associated bacterial toxins and endotoxins, and resultant inflammatory cytokines and mediators. Also disclosed are methods of use of these topical antimicrobial oral compositions to reduce the risk of developing an oral bacteria-induced systemic disease and to promote whole body health in humans and other animals.

Abstract: Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) dyes can be used as photosensitizing dyes in oral compositions to provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Embodiments include oral care compositions including photosensitizing dyes, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits containing the compositions and light emitting devices.

Abstract: In general, the invention provides a fast-acting, whitening composition containing permanganate. Particular alkali-metal or alkaline-earth metal salts of permanganate; hydrogen peroxide; or an alkali or alkaline-earth metal peroxide; and an acid.

Abstract: New oral rinse solutions and mouthwashes are provided. The oral rinse solutions comprise essential oil and alcohol, supplemented with hydrogen peroxide, and natural extracts. The essential oil and/or alcohol can be provided as part of a base composition. The most preferred base compositions are antiseptic mouthwashes containing the essential oil and/or alcohol. Alternatively, the ingredients can be individually added to the inventive composition. The oral rinse solutions provide antimicrobial activity while soothing oral inflammations and irritations, thus being useful for treating, alleviating, and promoting healing of a wide variety of oral ailments such as periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), plaque, oral inflammation, toothaches, oral ulcerations, dry socket, dentin hypersensitivity, and halitosis, as well as address aesthetic issues such as bad breath and tooth discoloration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are teeth whitening compositions generally including an oxidizing agent (e.g., a peroxide), and an activating agent that has an emission wavelength between about 400 nm and about 570 DM (e.g., Eosin B). Methods of employing these compositions to whiten teeth, methods of making these compositions and kits that include sonic or part of the composition ingredients, are also described.

Abstract: An oral care composition including a hydrophilic, aliphatic, polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane, a glycol polymer, and a poly(N-vinyl lactam). These components form a tacky film having a thickness of about 1 mils to about 50 mils. A whitening agent, such as a peroxide, can be absorbed into the tacky film, and adapted to desorb from the tacky film to whiten teeth to which the film is joined. A method is also provided in which the components are extruded through a twin screw extruder and output to a die to produce the film. The whitening agent can be deposited on the film and absorbed by the film to form a relatively stable oral care composition including the whitening agent.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising fused silica, wherein at least 95% of the fused silica particles are spherical.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound comprising an expanded percarbonate salt having less than about 24 wt. % hydrogen peroxide. Also disclosed in this invention is a composition including the above-mentioned compound and a liquid loaded thereon. Further, there is disclosed a method of manufacturing the above-described compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are oral care compositions and the use of such oral care compositions for treating or preventing oral malodor. Also disclosed are methods for treatment or prevention of oral malodor. The oral care compositions include serine in an amount effective to reduce oral malodor caused by hydrogen sulfide and/or indole.

Abstract: A tooth whitening product is provided. The tooth whitening product includes film formed from a water hydratable polymer and a plasticizer. The film has a first side and a second side and a tooth whitening agent applied as coating to one side of the film.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are teeth whitening compositions generally including an oxidizing agent (e.g., a peroxide), and an activating agent that has an emission wavelength between about 400 nm and about 570 nm (e.g., Eosin B). Methods of employing these compositions to whiten teeth, methods of making these compositions and kits that include some or part of the composition ingredients, are also described.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising fused silica and an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A flavored oral care composition and method of making same for preventing and/or treating bacterial, fungal or inflammatory diseases and conditions of the oral cavity may be in the form of a rinse, spray, or the like, and free of glycerin and free of castor oil and castor oil derivatives, incorporates a chlorine dioxide source, a phosphate buffer, a flavoring system containing a polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester (emulsifier/suspender) and flavoring agent, a sweetener and water. With the addition of a fluoride ion source, the composition may be used as an anticaries agent.

Abstract: A tooth bleaching catalytic, the manufacturing method and the applications thereof are provided, wherein the tooth bleaching catalytic comprises a plurality of mesoporous silica nano-particles (MSNs), and the MSNs at least comprise a condensate having histidine, silane and a plurality of metal ions.

Abstract: A water soluble, non-abrasive, effervescent, pharmaceutically acceptable, oral care tablet for use in the oral cavity. The tablet includes a carbon dioxide source, a acid source and a tablet forming material admixed to form a chewable tablet having less than 0.2% water. The carbonate to acid ratio ranges from about 2.33:1 to about 3.33:1, the percent by weight of tablet forming material ranges from about 10% to about 70% of the total tablet weight, and the pH of the tablet when dissolved in water to form a 1.0% by weight aqueous solution ranges from about 5.0 to about 7.0. Also included is a flavor imparting flavor agent in an amount sufficient to mask taste sensations derived from the carbon dioxide source, acid source and binder to provide an abrasive-free texture to the tongue in the oral cavity. Other additives are contemplated.

Abstract: A tooth whitener is provided, including a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion phase including: a discontinuous phase comprising a peroxide, a hydrophilic solvent, and a polyol, and a continuous phase comprising a glycerol monooleate, a polymer and a polyol, wherein the tooth whitener is flowable upon being applied to teeth and is solidified by the action of moisture after being applied to teeth, and then is adhered and fixed to teeth, and wherein the glycerol monooleate is in an amount of 15% to 95% by weight, based on total weight of the tooth whitener composition.

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt encapsulated by a polymeric microcapsule and methods for manufacturing such microcapsules are described. The quaternary ammonium salt can be cetylpyridinium chloride. The polymeric microcapsule encapsulating the quaternary ammonium salt can be used as an ingredient in a dentifrice.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a composition for highly efficient and quick plaque and tartar removal and inhibition including pure ascorbic acid crystals and/or granulars (vitamin C) and an enamel repairing composition such as hydroxyapatite. The composition can contain from about 10% up to 90% of ascorbic acid without compromising the tooth enamel because hydroxyapatite will repair any damage to the enamel. The composition can be used as dental powder, toothpaste, mouthwash, mouth spray and chewing gum in order to cover a wide range of consumers in different settings.

Abstract: A dental composition for oral use, containing a phosphorylated saccharide (a), a cationic bactericidal agent (b) and a solvent (c). By using the dental composition for oral use of the present invention, the adhesion of the bacteria in the oral cavity to the surfaces of the teeth can be suppressed for a long period of time; therefore, the dental composition for oral use can be suitably used for, for example, a mouse-wash agent, a dentifrice agent, a gargling agent, a mouse spray, a coating agent or a bonding agent to tooth surface or a dental prosthetic, a hypersensitive inhibitor, a therapeutic agent for periodontal diseases, that is applied to a periodontal pocket, or the like.

Abstract: A liquid, substantially anhydrous tooth whitener composition for delivery of a tooth-whitening amount of active whitening ingredient onto teeth, with effective bioadhesion and retention thereof, and, thereupon, sufficient penetration of the ingredient through the tooth enamel, providing efficacious bleaching of stained teeth.

Abstract: The invention provides a single phase whitening dentifrice that includes (i) a whitening agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, a bound peroxide and a solid peroxide (ii) an abrasive and (iii) a substantially anhydrous orally acceptable carrier, for example, polyethylene glycol. The bound peroxide may be hydrogen peroxide and a polymer and/or any peroxide compound and a porous cross-linked polymer, such as polymers of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylates, a polymethacrylates, and a polyitaconates. The solid peroxide may be sodium perborate or urea peroxide. The invention also provides methods of whitening the tooth surfaces by contacting the surface with the composition.

Abstract: An abrasive dentifrice composition which effects enhanced antiplaque and breath freshening properties which comprises an orally acceptable vehicle containing a combination of a safe and effective amount of an antibacterial agent and at least two enzyme ingredients.

Abstract: A liquid composition that is applied to teeth in advance of a whitening gel or paste. The liquid composition is preferably in a viscous gel form, such that when the composition is applied to teeth, it does not flow quickly off the teeth. The composition contains ne diluent; oxidizer; buffering agent; suspending agent; emollient; surface active agent; germicide; gelling agent; optionally one or more flavoring components selected from flavor stabilizers, sweeteners, and taste enhancers; and pH control agent.

Abstract: Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compositions containing one or more derivatives of essential oil compounds for use in personal care compositions, such as compositions for oral, throat and skin care are disclosed. These derivatives include acetals of parent essential oil aldehydes and ketones; esters or ethers of parent essential oil alcohols and phenolics; and esters of parent essential oil acids. Examples of parent essential oil aldehydes and ketones include citral, cinnamic aldehyde, ?-anisaldehyde, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, heliotropin, carvone, and menthone. Examples of parent essential oil alcohols and phenolics include thymol, eugenol, isoeugenol, dihydroeugenol, carvacrol, carveol, geraniol, nerol, vanillyl alcohol, heliotropyl alcohol, ?-anisyl alcohol, cinnamyl alcohol and ?-ionol. Examples of parent essential oil acids include ?-anisic acid, cinnamic acid, vanillic acid and geranic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth bleaching material containing peroxyglutaric acid and/or peroxypolyacrylic acid as a bleaching ingredient, as well as a method of bleaching teeth which includes the step of applying the tooth bleaching material in the form of a dilute solution or without dilution onto surfaces of discolored teeth. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a tooth bleaching material for bleaching and removing colored sediments (colored or discolored deposits) on teeth which does not essentially require irradiation with light, and is readily used with a high safety and further suitable as a domestic bleaching material, as well as a tooth bleaching method using the above tooth bleaching material.

Abstract: Oral compositions, which are preferably chewable compositions, containing a peroxide source and a peroxide decomposition catalyst in a contactless manner liberate molecular oxygen in the oral cavity upon use by catalyzed decomposition of the peroxide source. The oral composition promotes oral health by providing a more aerobic environment for oral flora.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are teeth whitening compositions generally including an oxidizing agent (e.g., a peroxide), and an activating agent that has an emission wavelength between about 400 nm and about 570 nm (e.g., Eosin B). Methods of employing these compositions to whiten teeth, methods of making these compositions and kits that include some or part of the composition ingredients, are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a variety of applications for an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent comprises a silanol containing molecule, the silanol containing molecule comprising silanols (R1R2R3SiOH), siloxanediols HO(R1R2SiO)nH, siloxanols HO(R1R2SiO)nSiR1R2R3 or combinations thereof, where R1, R2 and R3 are selected from alkyl or fluoroalkyl moieties having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, vinyl or aryl groups and n is less than about 6.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of antibiotics for preparing topical oral antibiotic formulations for treating and/or preventing black-line stains. This invention is further directed to a method of treating and/or preventing black-line stains comprising administration of a topical oral antibiotic formulation. The invention is additionally directed to a topical oral antibiotic formulation for use in treating and/or preventing black-line stains.

Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique oral care formulation comprising an anti-irritant amount of a salicylate salt and an effective amount of a taste enhancing agent. Certain embodiments further comprise an anti-inflammatory amount of an irritating agent, for example ketorolac. The oral care formulations may be used on various devices to treat and/or prevent mucosal irritations such as ulcerations.

Abstract: A two-part disinfecting systems, as well as disinfecting compositions and methods for making and using the same. The two-part disinfecting system contains a first part and a second part adapted to be mixed to yield an aqueous disinfecting composition, wherein the first part comprises a chlorite and the second part comprises an acid, and wherein the first part, the second part, or both the first and second parts comprise an olefin compound.

Abstract: A non-cytotoxic chlorine dioxide composition and a mixed agent bleaching composition for tooth whitening are disclosed. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation for use in personal care products, cleaning products and the like. Ideally, the formulation is a natural preservative and disinfectant formulation comprising activated water and grapefruit seed extract.

Abstract: Provided is a composition containing chlorine dioxide, a vehicle and at least one compatible additive. The composition optionally contains a compatible amount of a non-compatible additive. Methods of making and using the composition are also provided.

Abstract: In situ foamable dental bleaching compositions include a dental bleaching agent, thickening agent, polyol, and in situ foaming agent. The foamable dental bleaching compositions are initially dispensed as a dental bleaching gel. Upon placement of the dental bleaching gel onto a person's tooth surfaces, the in situ foaming agent causes the bleaching gel to foam. Dental bleaching systems include an in situ foamable dental bleaching composition within a pressurized container (e.g., bag-on valve container) having a nozzle that, when actuated, expels the in situ dental bleaching composition as a gel. Dental bleaching methods include dispensing the in situ foamable dental bleaching composition as a gel, contacting a person's tooth surfaces with the dental bleaching gel, and allowing the gel to expand and foam in order to dynamically distribute and replenish the dental bleaching agent to the tooth surfaces and into the interproximal spaces between teeth.