Created by New York periodontist Dr. Jack Gruber, Propr makes oral-care tools designed to clean effectively without the abrasion of traditional nylon. Its U.S.-made Propr Brush uses medical-grade TPE scrubbers that flex along the gumline, reflecting the company’s focus on long-term gum and enamel health. Propr also offers a coordinated care system built around the brush, toothpaste and interdental cleaning.
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STAINO LLCSince 2001, STAINO LLC has developed and makes oral-hygiene aids that use ultra-fine aluminum oxide abrasive in their filaments and rubber tips to remove plaque and surface tooth stains. Based in Long Eddy, New York, the company is best known for applying this technology to interdental brushes and floss, as well as its iCLEAN® disposable prophy cups and at-home Tooth Stain Eraser. Its compact MINIS® and mirrored Flossbox® designs extend the products into portable, on-the-go use.LONG EDDY, NY
Ortek-BasicBites®Founded in 1998, Ortek Therapeutics develops oral-health technologies and makes BasicBites, sugar-free soft chews designed to support enamel and the oral microbiome. The company’s work grew from a long-running collaboration with the Research Foundation for the State University of New York and Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, where its arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate technology was developed and clinically tested. Ortek also created the FDA-cleared Ortek-ECD device for early detection of occlusal cavities, while BasicBites brings its microbiome research into a daily consumer product manufactured in the United States at an FDA-registered, CGMP facility.ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY
Colgate-Palmolive CompanyColgate-Palmolive Company makes oral-care products for consumers and dental professionals, from everyday toothpaste and toothbrushes to prescription fluoride treatments and in-office whitening systems. Its Colgate Professional operation pairs those products with evidence-based education, patient resources, continuing education, and research support for the dental community. The company also sponsors initiatives such as the CARE research-grant program and awards for dental students and faculty.NEW YORK, NY
Kaylaan LLCFounded by engineer Deepti Brambl and toxicologist Wells Brambl, Kaylaan makes toothpaste tablets and other plastic-free oral-care products at its FDA-compliant manufacturing plant in New York. The woman-owned, certified B Corporation developed its tablets during the pandemic as a cleaner alternative to conventional toothpaste tubes, packaging them in reusable tins with compostable refills. Kaylaan says its products have diverted more than 100,000 toothpaste tubes from landfills.FLORAL PARK, NY