Investigation of Dental Plaque and Gingival Index

Inclusion Criteria: * Be aged 18 to 65 years inclusive * Have a minimum of 20 natural uncrowned teeth (excluding 3rd molars) present * Give written informed consent * Be in good general health * Must discontinue oral hygiene for 24-hrs.after initial appointment. * No known history of allergy to personal care/consumer products or their ingredients, relevant to any ingredients in the test products as determined by the dental/medical professional monitoring the study Exclusion Criteria: * Medical condition which requires pre-medication prior to dental visits/procedures * Advanced periodontal disease * 5 or more decayed, untreated dental sites * Diseases of the soft or hard oral tissues * Orthodontic appliances * Abnormal salivary function * Use of drugs that can currently affect salivary flow * Use of antibiotics one (1) month prior to or during this study * Use of any over the counter medications other than analgesics (i.e. aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxyn) * Pregnant or breastfeeding. * Participation in another clinical study in the month preceding this study * Allergic to common dentifrice ingredients. * Immune compromised individuals (HIV, AIDS, immuno suppressive drug therapy)