The present invention relates to oral compositions, comprising select phospholipid Surfactants. Methods for using the compositions are also disclosed. The present invention relates to aqueous compositions suitable for use in oral hygiene, especially for cleaning the mouth and the teeth. In particular, the present invention is concerned with improved oral care compositions suitable for use as mouth washes, mouth rinses, dentifrices, toothpastes, gels, solutions or strips such as peroxide or non-peroxide tooth whitening strips and the like.