Development of Clinical Method to Triclosan Retention in Plaque Following Brushing

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female volunteer 18 - 65 years of age (inclusive). * Good general health with a minimum of twenty (20) natural, uncrowned teeth (excluding third molars) * Able and willing to sign the informed consent form. * Plaque score of at least 1.5 on the modified Quigley-Hein plaque index. * No known 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: * Medical condition which requires pre-medication prior to dental procedures/visits * Medical condition which precludes not eating/drinking for 2 hours * Advanced periodontal disease (gum disease) * 5 or more decayed, untreated dental sites (cavities) * Diseases of the soft or hard oral tissues * Orthodontic appliances * Abnormal salivary function * Use of drugs that can 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, etc) * Pregnant or breastfeeding. * Participation in another clinical study in the month preceding this study * Immune compromised individuals (HIV, AIDS, immuno suppressive drug therapy)