This document relates to devices and methods for delivering a fluid to the surfaces of the oropharynx and/or to the palatine tonsils.

Computerized oral prescription administration with refillable medication dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a substance dispensing apparatus includes a housing sized and shaped for handheld use, the housing having at least one wall and a biometric sensor coupled to the at least one wall; a processor in communication with the biometric sensor, the processor configured to determine whether an intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor based on input received from the biometric sensor; and a pump in communication with the processor, the pump configured to dispense a substance from a reservoir to a mouth of the intended user in response to the processor determining that the intended user's unique biometric attribute is detected by the biometric sensor.

An oral appliance and a method of making the oral appliance for delivering a medicament to an oral cavity are provided. The method comprises forming a non-porous material into a portion of the oral appliance; and applying a porous material to one or more discrete regions of the portion of the oral appliance to make the one or more discrete regions of the oral appliance porous thereby forming the oral appliance.

Concepts presented herein relate to approaches for loading a medication dispenser. In one aspect, a medication schedule is obtained and compartments for medication to be positioned in the medication dispenser are identified. A particular medication is selected to be loaded and an indication is provided of the compartment that will hold the particular medication.

A device, system and components configured to be inserted or imbedded in an oral cavity of an animal or human for oral mucosa drug delivery system, OMDDS. The device includes a receptacle for one or more OMDDS with or without enhancer for drug delivery. The enhancer can assist in delivery via non-invasive or minimally invasive active or passive mythologies. The device is configured for several diseases including local and systemic disease. The device can replace invasive injections while reducing patient discomfort and pain. The device can be further configured to interface a plurality of one or more customizable functions and applications; including, but not limited to, auxiliary body biosensors, closed loop diagnosis and medication administration, data collections, alerting, reporting, communication network, preset biometrics and dose ranges. The system includes technology-integration, analytics, and wearables to accurately determine health referred to communication network of wearable drug delivery system.

Drug delivery devices and systems are disclosed that allow precise, controlled drug delivery via the oral palatal mucosa. The drug delivery devices can be easily used by a patient or other user, and reduce the likelihood of (or in some cases eliminate) dilution of the drug by saliva and fluids and inadvertent swallowing or unplanned uptake of the drug by the patient. The drug delivery devices include a body shaped to conform to a user's palate, and cavities in a palate-facing surface of the body that are configured to receive a drug in liquid form.

Refill and dosage management devices and associated systems and methods for use with computerized oral prescription administration (COPA) devices are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing having a structure sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of a mouthpiece of an intended user; and a dispensing unit coupled to the housing, the dispensing unit configured to dispense a substance into a reservoir of the mouthpiece. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a docking station, at least a portion of a mouthpiece of an intended user; and dispensing, by a dispensing unit coupled to the docking station, a substance into a reservoir of the mouthpiece.

The present invention relates to a tooth-attachable patch comprising: a drug layer for delivering drugs to a tooth; and a backing layer positioned on the opposite side of a tooth attachment surface of the drug layer, and including, both a water-soluble polymer and a water-insoluble polymer. The patch of the present invention can be easily removed by merely brushing the teeth without separately stripping off a backing layer.

The present invention recognizes that there is a long felt need for devices that can prevent self-inflicted or other types of wounds to the inner surfaces of the mount, in particular the inner cheek, and to promote the healing of such wounds. A first aspect of the present invention generally relates to a protective inner cheek pad. A second aspect of the present invention generally relates to a method of making a protective inner cheek pad. A third aspect of the present invention generally relates to a method of using a protective inner cheek pad. A fourth aspect of the present invention generally relates to a medicated inner cheek pad. A fifth aspect of the present invention generally relates to a method of making a medicated inner cheek pad. A sixth aspect of the present invention generally relates to a method of using a medicated inner cheek pad.

A chemical extraction apparatus has absorbent material for absorbing or adsorbing volatile chemicals from a breath of a user. The chemical extraction apparatus is positioned within such that breaths from the user flow over the absorbent material thereby causing volatile chemicals in the breaths to absorb or adsorb into the absorbent material. The absorbent material is then analyzed to determine the amount of chemicals absorbed or adsorbed into the absorbent material. Based on such analysis, various diseases or conditions can be detected or diagnosed.