Bold support for

a bold mouthwash.

LISTERINE® is the world’s most clinically researched mouthwash brand, with over 4 decades of clinical support. Bold evidence like this proves that better oral health is not only possible, but achievable.

Meta-analysis of the effect of an essential oil-

containing mouthrinse on gingivitis and plaque

A landmark meta-analysis supporting the use of LISTERINE® Antiseptic in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis when used as a supplement to regular oral hygiene measures.

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RANDOMIZED STUDY OF ANTIPLAQUE AND

ANTIGINGIVITIS EFFICACY OF ESSENTIAL-OIL MOUTHRINSES WITH AND WITHOUT ALCOHOL

A trial comparing the antiplaque and antigingivitis effects of alcohol-containing (LISTERINE®) and alcohol-free (LISTERINE Zero®) essential oil–containing mouthwashes.

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Chemotherapeutic

inhibition of supragingival dental plaque and gingivitis development

Data supporting the efficacy of LISTERINE® Antiseptic against plaque and gingivitis when used as a supplement to regular oral hygiene measures.

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Use of essential oil-containing mouthrinses by xerostomic individuals:

determination of potential for oral mucosa irritation

A clinical study surrounding LISTERINE® Antiseptic mouthrinse and the effect on xerostomia.*

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A comparison of the effects of 2 commercially available nonprescription

mouthrinses on salivary flow rates and xerostomia

Data comparing LISTERINE® Antiseptic to ACT® Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash and their effect on salivary flow and symptoms of dry mouth in nonxerostomic patients.

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The effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on

reduction of existing plaque and gingivitis

A clinical study discussing the effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on existing dental plaque and gingivitis over a 6-month period.

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Comparative effects of 2 chemotherapeutic mouthrinses

on the development of supragingival dental plaque and gingivitis

A clinical study that compares the efficacy of LISTERINE® Antiseptic and Peridex™ when used as supplements to regular oral hygiene measures in reducing supragingival dental plaque and gingivitis.

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Adjunctive benefit of an essential oil–containing mouthrinse in

reducing plaque and gingivitis in patients who brush and floss regularly: a six-month study

Results on the incremental benefit of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on whole-mouth plaque and gingivitis when added to a routine brush-and-floss regimen.

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*LISTERINE® Antiseptic is not indicated for use in the treatment of xerostomia.