Study to Investigate Toothpaste on Antibacterial Effects in the Different Regions of the Mouth

Inclusion criteria

• Male and female subjects, ages 18-70, inclusive.
• Subject is available during study duration and has no allergies to oral hygiene formulations.
• A minimum of 20 natural teeth with facial and lingual scorable surfaces.
• A willingness to read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form after the nature of the study has been fully explained to them. Subject should demonstrate a willingness to comply with all study procedures and clinical examination schedules.
• Subjects with a baseline whole mouth scores of dental plaque of 1.5 or more [Turesky Modification of Quigley-Hein] and gingivitis index of 1.0 or more [Loe-Silness].

Exclusion criteria

• Participation in any other clinical study or test panel including clinical studies with oral hygiene formulations within the one month prior to entry into the study.
• History of dental prophylaxis or treatments in the past month or during study duration.
• History of medical treatments including antibiotic, anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant therapy during the month preceding study enrollment.
• Subjects scheduled for medical procedures for the duration of the study.
• Difficulty complying with study procedures and examinations such as excessive gagging during oral assessment etc.
• History of significant adverse effects following use of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes and mouth rinses. Allergy to personal care/consumer products or their ingredients.
• History of diabetes or hepatic or renal disease, or medical or inflammatory conditions or transmittable diseases, e.g. heart disease or AIDS.
• History of rheumatic fever, heart murmur, mitral valve prolapse or other conditions requiring prophylactic antibiotic coverage prior to invasive dental procedures.
• Oral soft tissue pathology.
• History of active or severe periodontal disease and loose teeth.
• Gross dental caries, severe generalized cervical abrasion and/or enamel abrasion, large fractured or temporary restorations (based on visual examinations).
• Fixed or removable orthodontic appliance or removable partial dentures.
• Self-reported pregnancy or lactation.
• Subjects known to be an alcoholic, or a recovering alcoholic.