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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168161 | Method to promote oral health in companion animals A method for promoting oral health in a companion animal comprises causing the animal to ingest a composition comprising an oral health-promoting effective total amount of at least one antioxidant. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163271 | Oral hygiene products and method of using the same 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 composi... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147807 | Oral composition for dental purposes 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... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142764 | Synthetic biofilm-inhibiting peptides The present invention provides streptococcal SspB Adherence Region (BAR) peptides consisting of Formula I: R18-R1- R2-Val-R3-R4-Leu-Leu-R5-R6-R7-Ile-R8-R9-L... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8075874 | Methods for disinfecting and removing smear layer from tooth surfaces Methods for disinfecting and removing smear layer from prepared tooth surfaces are provided. The methods involve irrigating the tooth surface with a disinfectant solution containing doxycycline or tetracycline, a surfactant such as polysorbate, and organic acid such... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8071076 | Oral lubricating and stain retarding compositions An oral lubricant having usefulness for alleviating the symptoms of dry mouth and preventing accumulation of dental stains based on a polyvinyl alcohol polymer containing composition in an orally acceptable carrier or vehicle. The invention relates generally to an o... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8071077 | Oral compositions containing biphenol antibacterial compounds Antiplaque oral compositions are provided that contain an orally acceptable carrier and an antibacterial effective amount of the compound of formula (I). In various embodiments, the compositions contain from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of the compound of for... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057784 | Particulate flavoring composition The present invention relates to particulate compositions comprising controlled release particles wherein discrete elements of flavouring-containing fat are dispersed in a gelatine matrix, the particles containing; 0.1-40 wt %, preferably 5-30 wt % of flavouring; 10... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8029769 | Protein formulation A low-concentration formulation of an active enamel substance, such as an enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivative and/or an enamel matrix protein, is intended to be used as a therapeutic, as a prophylactic and/or as a cosmetic agent. The active enamel substance is i... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8007771 | Flavors for oral compositions The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising stannous ions, a mint-type flavor oil, a protectant component that prevents generation of off odor and off taste in the composition, and orally acceptable carriers. The mint-type oils include pepperm... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7964178 | Modified colorants and uses of the same Modified colorants are made from a modifying agent, such as platelet alumina, and a colorant. The colorant may be fixed to the surface of the modifying agent, optionally with a surface treatment. The colorant may not completely coat the surface of the modifying agen... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959902 | Device and method for treating the oral cavity A device that may be placed on a fingertip for treating an oral cavity. The device may be made from a material comprised of at least one ingredient for treating an oral cavity. Examples of ingredients for treating an oral cavity include abrasives, cavity prevention ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955591 | Oral fluid absorbing compositions and system for application thereof in a method of dental arch treatment and teeth recalcification Disclosed is a method of promoting oral hygiene and teeth re-calcification involving increasing crevicular fluid flow in a subject in the presence of hydroxide containing material such that OH− ions are formed and caused to contact the teeth. The method... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7883689 | Induced remineralisation of human tooth enamel The present application relates to the induced remineralization of human tooth enamel and in particular to the building up of apatite on tooth material. ... | 02/08/2011 |
| RE42126 | Delivery system for oral care compositions comprising organosiloxane resins using a removable backing strip Disclosed is a delivery system for delivering an oral care substance to the oral cavity, the delivery system comprising: (a) a removable backing strip having sufficient flexibility so as to be readily conformable to an oral surface when the delivery system is placed... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879315 | Agent for dissolving dental calculi and dental caries An agent for dissolving dental calculus and/or dental caries, which comprises one or more kinds of substances selected from the group consisting of inositol phosphoric acid esters (e.g., phytic acid), polyphenols (e.g., Perilla frutescen var. crispa po... | 02/01/2011 |
| RE42024 | Dental compositions Dental compositions containing adjuvants are provided that have the capability of undergoing an increase in viscosity in response to an increase in temperature. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions also have the ability to reverse their viscosity in response ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7846422 | Method for prevention or treatment of periodontal diseases and composition for an oral cavity The present invention relates to a method for prevention or treatment of periodontal diseases, containing administering lignans represented by the following formula (1) (wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7829067 | Method and composition for treating oral bacteria and inflammation A composition and method for treating periodontal infections and gingivitis includes an extract of Centipeda cunninghami, coenzyme Q10, aloe vera and folic acid. The composition also contains additional plant extracts and nutrients that are effective in cell ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7807141 | Peptide-based oral care surface reagents for personal care Peptides have been identified that bind to oral surfaces such as teeth and gums. Peptide based oral care reagents have been created by couple such peptides to oral care benefit agents such as whiteners. ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803353 | Oral care compositions having improved consumer aesthetics and taste The present invention relates to peroxide containing oral care compositions containing a flavor system that effectively masks the undesirable taste and sensations due to peroxide. The flavor system comprises menthol, at least one other secondary coolant and selected... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7763235 | Dentifrice containing functional film flakes A dentifrice composition comprising an orally acceptable vehicle having distributed therein water hydratable film flakes having a matrix comprised of a water soluble hydroxy alkyl cellulose polymer and a starch, and having entrained therein a constituent selected fr... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7763236 | Use of osteopontin in dental formulations Use of osteopontin for reducing plaque bacterial growth on tooth enamel and dental formulations containing osteopontin. ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7700077 | Aqueous ionic solutions and their uses in particular in ophthalmology The invention concerns the use for treating and cleaning the eye and its appendages of aqueous ionic solutions obtained from sea water whereof the ionic composition is qualitatively that of sea water and quantitatively such that their pH ranges between 4 and 9, pref... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7670593 | High-cleaning silica materials and dentifrice containing such Unique abrasive and/or thickening materials that are in situ generated compositions of precipitated silicas and silica gels are provided. Such compositions exhibit different beneficial characteristics depending on the structure of the composite in situ generated mat... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7662363 | Amorphous silica An amorphous silica suitable for use in a dental composition has a weight mean particle size in the range 3 to 15 μm with at least 90 per cent by weight of particles having a size below 20 μm, a Radioactive Dentine Abrasion (RDA) determined on an aqueous slurry of... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7645443 | Polyether-based composition curable by metathesis reaction One-part and two-part compositions curable by a metathesis reaction comprising a resin containing a polyether-based substrate with at least two cycloolefin groups per molecule curable by a metathesis reaction with a metathesis catalyst. These compositions may option... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7625551 | Polyether-based dental impression material curable by metathesis reaction Two-part dental impression material curable by a metathesis reaction comprising a base paste with first and second resin components each containing at least two cycloolefin groups per molecule curable by a metathesis reaction with a metathesis catalyst. The first re... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7611695 | Flavored hemostatic and acid etching compositions Hemostatic compositions and dental etching compositions for oral use include methyl salicylate in order to mask or disguise their otherwise unpleasant taste. The methyl salicylate, hemostatic and/or dental etching agent are dispersed within an aqueous carrier, which... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7588752 | Antimicrobial peptides The present invention provides antimicrobial peptides. The peptides are non-glycosylated, less than about 100 amino acids in length, and include an amino acid sequence selected from: AVESTVATLEAΣPEVIESPPE (SEQ ID NO:3), AVESTVATLEDΣPEVIESPPE (SEQ ID NO:4), AVESTVA... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7563434 | Consumer product comprising a natural preservative system and a method for making the same Consumer products comprising a natural preservative system are described. The preservative system has a mixture of aliphatic and aromatic isothiocyanates and is suitable for use in a variety of consumer products. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7547433 | Liquid formulations for the prevention and treatment of mucosal diseases and disorders Stable, viscous, mucoadhesive aqueous compositions which are useful for the prevention and treatment of ulcerative, inflammatory, and/or erosive disorders of mucous membranes and/or the delivery of pharmaceutically active compounds to mucosal surfaces for topical tr... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7544348 | Liquid formulations for the prevention and treatment of mucosal diseases and disorders Stable, viscous, mucoadhesive aqueous compositions which are useful for the prevention and treatment of ulcerative, inflammatory, and/or erosive disorders of mucous membranes, especially mucositis. ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7498021 | Dental products comprising bone growth enhancing peptide Dental products such as toothpastes, mouthwash and dental floss are disclosed which products are enhanced by having dissolved, dispersed or coated thereon a compound which promoted bone growth. Preferred compounds are peptide sequences comprising 10 to 50 amino acid... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7479268 | Staining agent in tablet form for making visible the formation of dental plaque and method for producing such a staining agent A staining agent in tablet form for making visible dental plaque contains 85 to 95% by weight lactose; 1.5 to 2.6% by weight phloxin B; 2.5 to 3.5% by weight FDA Blue No. 1; 0.15 to 0.25% by weight magnesium stearate. The staining agent is produced by direct compres... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7438895 | Precipitated silica materials exhibiting high compatibility with cetylpyridinium chloride Precipitated silica comprising porous silica particles having a cumulative surface area for all pores having diameters greater than 500 Å of less than 6 m2/g, as measured by mercury intrusion, and a percentage cetylpyridinium chloride (% CPC) Compatibil... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435409 | Compositions comprising a potassium salt active ingredient, including oral compositions for reducing dental nerve and dentin sensitivity comprising a non-menthol flavoring The subject invention provides a detergent composition comprising an effective amount of a soluble potassium salt, a sodium (C8-C24) alkylsulfate in an amount effective to remove or loosen debris and/or stains from a surface, and a polar surfac... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435426 | Micron sized bicarbonate particles and slurrys containing the same This invention provides substantially spherical, micron and submicron sized alkali metal bicarbonate particles. When combined with a liquid medium, the alkali metal bicarbonate particles have an exceptional capability to form a flowable slurry which demonstrates lon... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7414079 | Utilization of rhinologically active substances Acyclic compounds containing an ether functionality external to the ring can be used as rhinologically active substances. In the regions of the mouth, the throat and the airways they produce a refreshing and clearing feeling. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410936 | Stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-... | 08/12/2008 |
