Clinical Study to Compare Dental Plaque Control

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female volunteers at least 18 - 53 years of age * Good general health * Must sign informed consent form * Minimum of 20 natural uncrowned teeth (excluding third molars) must be present. * No history of allergy to personal care consumer products, or their ingredients, relevant to any ingredient in the test products as determined by the dental/medical professional monitoring the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects unable or unwilling to sign the informed consent form. * Medical condition which requires pre-medication prior to dental visits/procedures * Moderate or advanced periodontal disease or heavy dental tartar (calculus). * 2 or more decayed untreated dental sites at screening. * Other disease of the hard or soft oral tissues. * Impaired salivary function (e.g. Sjogren's syndrome or head and neck irradiation). * Use of medications that are currently affecting salivary function * Use of antibiotics or antimicrobial drugs within 30 days prior to study visit #1. * Pregnant or nursing women. * Participation in any other clinical study within 1 week prior to enrollment into this study. * Use of tobacco products * Subjects who must receive dental treatment during the study dates. * Current use of Antibiotics for any purpose. * Presence of an orthodontic appliance which interferes with plaque scoring. * History of allergy to common dentifrice ingredients. * History of allergy to arginine (amino acid) * History of allergy to bicarbonate * Immune compromised individuals (HIV, AIDS, immuno suppressive drug therapy)