Comparative Efficacy of a Toothpaste That Reduces Plaque and Gingivitis

Inclusion Criteria: * Availability for the six-month duration of the study. * Good general health. * Minimum of 20 uncrowned permanent natural teeth (excluding third molars). * Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.0 as determined by the use of the Loe and Silness Gingival Index. * Initial plaque index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Quigley and Hein Plaque Index (Turesky Modification). * Signed Informed Consent Form. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of orthodontic bands. * Presence of partial removable dentures. * Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity. * Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate,tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of * periodontal attachment or alveolar bone). * Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment. * Use of antibiotics any time during the one month prior to entry into the study. * Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry * into the study. * Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding. * Receive a dental prophylaxis in the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations. * History of allergic to personal care/consumer products or their ingredients. * Taking any prescription medicines. That might interfere with the study outcome. * Individuals with an existing medical condition which prohibits them from not eating or drinking for periods up to 4 hours.