The present invention relates to methods for detecting and quantifying the plaque levels and/or lesions in companion animals, and the use of such information during trials of oral health products. The methods disclosed enable the trialling of companion animals for a shorter period of time, without the need for long and expensive trials on oral health products to be conducted. The methods described are conducted on conscious pet animals.

The present invention relates to methods for detecting and quantifying the plaque levels and/or lesions in companion animals, and the use of such information during trials of oral health products. The methods disclosed enable the trialling of companion animals for a shorter period of time, without the need for long and expensive trials on oral health products to be conducted. The methods described are conducted on conscious pet animals.

According to an exemplary embodiment, a toothbrush having one or two heads for use in a variety of humans and animals may be shown and described. The toothbrush can have offset heads and bristle areas, include multiple curves of an arm portion to provide improved access and cleaning ability, and may be separable or combined with other toothbrush elements or components.

An animal dentistry apparatus is provided and comprises a jaw assembly. The jaw assembly comprises a lower jaw and an upper jaw, and is configured such that the lower jaw and the upper jaw can move apart and together in a mastication action. The upper and lower jaw comprise at least one tooth. The apparatus further comprises a means, such as a motor, to effect the mastication action. The animal dentistry apparatus may be used to assess a chewable product, and such methods are also provided.

A pet toothbrush includes a hybrid brush head populated by both stiffer plastic bristles and softer TPE bristles, a brush handle and a connecting neck connecting the brush head and the brush handle. A toothpaste tube accommodates pet toothpaste. A toothpaste outlet is provided in the vicinity of the brush head. The connecting neck is provided with a toothpaste channel connected with the toothpaste outlet. The connection between the connecting neck and the brush handle is provided with a one-way delivery valve of toothpaste from the toothpaste tube to the toothpaste channel and then extruded from the toothpaste outlet. The toothbrush can continuously squeeze the toothpaste by way of a push cap or button to ensure the cleaning effect. The toothbrush has replaceable brush heads. The toothpaste outlet can be closed to maintain toothbrush cleanliness.

A pet toothbrush includes a hybrid brush head populated by both stiffer plastic bristles and softer TPE bristles, a brush handle and a connecting neck connecting the brush head and the brush handle. A toothpaste tube accommodates pet toothpaste. A toothpaste outlet is provided in the vicinity of the brush head. The connecting neck is provided with a toothpaste channel connected with the toothpaste outlet. The connection between the connecting neck and the brush handle is provided with a one-way delivery valve of toothpaste from the toothpaste tube to the toothpaste channel and then extruded from the toothpaste outlet. The toothbrush can continuously squeeze the toothpaste by way of a push cap or button to ensure the cleaning effect. The toothbrush has replaceable brush heads. The toothpaste outlet can be closed to maintain toothbrush cleanliness.

Systems and methods for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.

Systems and methods for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing electricity are provided for non-human animals. Electrodes are used to deliver an electrical current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.

The present invention relates to a fingertip toothbrush for a pet, and more particularly, to a fingertip toothbrush for a pet that is configured to allow bristles to vibrate and reciprocally slide up and down, so that toothbrushing can be carefully and precisely achieved, which is effective in improving the teeth health of the pet.

The present invention relates to a fingertip toothbrush for a pet, and more particularly, to a fingertip toothbrush for a pet that is configured to allow bristles to vibrate and reciprocally slide up and down, so that toothbrushing can be carefully and precisely achieved, which is effective in improving the teeth health of the pet.