Materials and Methods Prior to enrollment in this 2-month, randomized, positivecontrolled, double-blind, parallel group clinical study, subjects who self-reported use of 0.3% triclosan/copolymer dentifrice were given Colgate Total Clean Minta paste containing 0.24% sodium fluoride and 0.3% triclosan to brush their teeth thoroughly according to manufacturer’s instructions, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, for a 1-month acclimation period.