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Non-Toxic Antimicrobial Rinse for Gingivitis

Award Information
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Branch: National Institutes of Health
Contract: 9R44NR009015-02
Agency Tracking Number: DE013461
Amount: $802,500.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2003
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
BIOMEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CORP 500 SANDAU, STE 200
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 BAKUL BHATT
 (210) 308-0636
 BDC@BIOEVCORP.COM
Business Contact
 GREGG SIEGEL
Phone: (210) 308-0636
Email: GSIEGEL@BIODEVCORP.COM
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The overall goal of this proposal is to develop Iocide(r), a unique non-toxic, non-staining mouthrinse to treat gingivitis. Antimicrobial mouthrinses are valuable supplements to normal oral hygiene procedures and have demonstrated their ability to control plaque formation and prevent the onset of early periodontal disease. However, currently available antimicrobial rinses are either indicated only for short term use or demonstrate ineffective microbicidal activity. Chlorhexidine is the most effective antimicrobial mouthrinse available, but due to its side effects can only be used in acute settings. Other available animicrobial mouthrinses can be used over longer periods of time but are less effective than chlorhexidine in reducing oral bacteria. The Specific Aims of this grant are to 1) Optimize the Iocide(r) oral rinse formulation for use in the oral cavity, 2) Evaluate the safety profile in animals, and 3) Demonstrate its safety and efficacy in human clinical trials.

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