Patients with type II diabetes that meet the study criteria will be randomly assigned either triclosan containing toothpaste or placebo toothpaste. Dental cleanings and oral exams will be performed at baseline, 6 weeks, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, and samples will be collected at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. Samples that may be collected include blood, plaque, gingival crevicular fluid, saliva and plaque. Women may also be asked to complete a pregnancy test. Photographs and x-rays of the patients mouth/teeth may be taken, but is not a requirement.