Since 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.
ProprCreated 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.GREAT NECK, 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
Prodia DentalSince 1971, Prodia Dental has built its identity around advancing dental diamond technology, beginning with the Two Striper® bur and continuing under Abrasive Technology LLC. The company manufactures its instruments in North American locations for dental practitioners who need consistent cutting performance in clinical work.LEWIS CENTER, OH
Oralmega ManufacturingOralmega Manufacturing makes custom-branded teeth-whitening and oral-wellness products for companies building their own brands. Its U.S.-made formulations and kits can be ordered in low quantities—as few as 10 units for some customized kits—while the company also provides product development, production, fulfillment, and regulatory guidance. Oralmega says it has done business in more than 30 countries and brings over 30 years of combined whitening and oral-wellness experience to its partners.TONAWANDA, NY