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This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effects of two commercially available toothpastes containing bioactive glass (BioMin F and Sensodyne Repair &amp; Protection) on biofilm removal from five contemporary restorative dental materials and bovine enamel. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of bioactive glass-containing toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans viability and colonization on different restorative materials and bovine enamel. Methods: A total of 42 disc specimens representing five restorative dental materials and bovine enamel were incubated with Streptococcus mutans for 24 h to develop biofilms. After bacterial adhesion, specimens were brushed with toothpaste slurries (1:2 dilution) and distilled water (control). Biofilm viability and bacterial colonization were evaluated using the MTT assay and colony-forming unit (CFU) counts, respectively. Biofilm morphology on selected specimens was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Differences among groups were analyzed statistically using Tukey\u2019s test. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed among the study groups following brushing (p &lt; 0.05). EQUIA Forte HT (EF) demonstrated the lowest levels of S. mutans viability and colonization, whereas ACTIVA PRONTO (AP) exhibited the highest levels. Among the toothbrushing methods, BioMin F resulted in a greater reduction in bacterial viability and colony counts independent of the restorative materials. Combined analysis indicated that EF brushed with Sensodyne Repair &amp; Protect yielded the lowest bacterial burden, whereas AP brushed with distilled water exhibited the highest. The results describing bacterial viability and colony counts also correlate with the SEM images taken. 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