CAO Group, Inc.

A peroxide stabilizer for use in whitening compositions may comprise a primary amide stabilizer, such as hydroxyethyl urea, in solution with hydrogen peroxide. In comparison with carbamide, while having a lesser peroxide sequestration, hydroxyethyl urea is 2-3 times more soluble and therefore can provide a composition with greater stability while not sacrificing whitening power.

A method of accurately and precisely measuring the volatile solvent content of tooth whitening compounds incorporates taking a representative sample of the compound at a given stage of manufacture and measuring its weight before and after a heating process to eliminate substantially all the volatile solvents contained within the sample. By comparing initial and finished weights, the percentage of volatile solvents may be obtained. The process may then be repeated throughout the manufacturing process until any desired solvent concentration is reached.

A cancer treatment with improved effectiveness may feature emission of radiant energy from a laser source based upon measured parameters, particularly melanin content, in a patient's surrounding tissues. Multiple wavelengths of radiant energy, pulse durations, and intensities may be utilized in the radiant energy emission based upon the patient's tissue parameters. One embodiment of a laser source features multiple laser modules ( 201 ) which may be independently operated and adjusted for intensity and active duration.

An electronic loupe ( 400 ) features a view piece ( 401 ) mounted to a headpiece ( 405 ) by a linkage ( 406 ). A camera ( 402 ) and LED light ( 403 ) are mounted ( 404 ) in front of the view piece ( 401 ) to provide an image in the view piece ( 401 ) on displays (not shown) for the user. A control box ( 410 ) may be wired to the electronic loupe, or wirelessly connected, or the controls for the electronic loupe may reside on the view piece ( 401 ) and the headpiece ( 405 ). Other controls, such as a remote control or a foot pedal, are also disclosed.

An electronic loupe ( 400 ) features a view piece ( 401 ) mounted to a headpiece ( 405 ) by a linkage ( 406 ). A camera ( 402 ) and LED light ( 403 ) are mounted ( 404 ) in front of the view piece ( 401 ) to provide an image in the view piece ( 401 ) on displays (not shown) for the user. A control box ( 410 ) may be wired to the electronic loupe, or wirelessly connected, or the controls for the electronic loupe may reside on the view piece ( 401 ) and the headpiece ( 405 ). Other controls, such as a remote control or a foot pedal, are also disclosed. Illumination controls and location are designed for ideal illumination along various spectra. Automatic recording and documentation is also provided.

A cancer treatment with improved effectiveness may feature emission of radiant energy from a laser source based upon measured parameters, particularly melanin content, in a patient's surrounding tissues. Multiple wavelengths of radiant energy, pulse durations, and intensities may be utilized in the radiant energy emission based upon the patient's tissue parameters. One embodiment of a laser source features multiple laser modules ( 201 ) which may be independently operated and adjusted for intensity and active duration.

An electronic loupe ( 400 ) features a view piece ( 401 ) mounted to a headpiece ( 405 ) by a linkage ( 406 ). A camera ( 402 ) and LED light ( 403 ) are mounted ( 404 ) in front of the view piece ( 401 ) to provide an image in the view piece ( 401 ) on displays (not shown) for the user. A control box ( 410 ) may be wired to the electronic loupe, or wirelessly connected, or the controls for the electronic loupe may reside on the view piece ( 401 ) and the headpiece ( 405 ). Other controls, such as a remote control or a foot pedal, are also disclosed.

An electronic loupe ( 400 ) features a view piece ( 401 ) mounted to a headpiece ( 405 ) by a linkage ( 406 ). A camera ( 402 ) and LED light ( 403 ) are mounted ( 404 ) in front of the view piece ( 401 ) to provide an image in the view piece ( 401 ) on displays (not shown) for the user. A control box ( 410 ) may be wired to the electronic loupe, or wirelessly connected, or the controls for the electronic loupe may reside on the view piece ( 401 ) and the headpiece ( 405 ). Other controls, such as a remote control or a foot pedal, are also disclosed.

An electronic loupe ( 400 ) features a view piece ( 401 ) mounted to a headpiece ( 405 ) by a linkage ( 406 ). A camera ( 402 ) and LED light ( 403 ) are mounted ( 404 ) in front of the view piece ( 401 ) to provide an image in the view piece ( 401 ) on displays (not shown) for the user. A control box ( 410 ) may be wired to the electronic loupe, or wirelessly connected, or the controls for the electronic loupe may reside on the view piece ( 401 ) and the headpiece ( 405 ). Other controls, such as a remote control or a foot pedal, are also disclosed.

A dental treatment device presents iodine in a solid or semi-solid carrier in order to decrease incidents of accidental swallowing and bolster effective treatment. A whitening treatment is also provided for immediate counteraction of the undesired staining effect of iodine. Treatment is then able to be accomplished in a single setting, whether at home or in a clinical setting.