Type | Private |
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Industry | Consumer goods |
Founded | 1984 |
Headquarters | 307 Excellence Way, Maryville, Tennessee, USA 37801 |
Key people | John Jansheski, Founder, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer |
Revenue | Unreported |
Net income | Unreported |
Employees | 70 |
Website | DenTek.com |
DenTek Oral Care, Inc. develops and markets oral care products in retail stores around the world. It is a privately held company, founded in 1984 and owned by CEO/CIO John Jansheski.[1] The company originated when Mark Jansheski invented an at-home tarter removal device, known to many as the dental pick[2] In 1990 John bought out by Mark Jansheski's interest in the company and moved it to Petaluma, CA and by 2000 had annual sales over $10 million.[3] DenTek moved to Maryville, Tennessee in 2001. DenTek is a leader in US retail sales of manual dental tools and accessories.[4] Over 40 products are currently in production.[1] DenTek supports the ADA's Give Kids a Smile program.[5] In 2007, DenTek established the DOC award to further hygienists education.[6] In 2002, DenTek formed subsidiaries in Mexico, South America and Europe.