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. The company originated when Mark Jansheski invented an at-home tarter removal device, known to many as the dental pick 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. DenTek moved to Maryville, Tennessee in 2001.
DenTek is a leader in US retail sales of manual dental tools and accessories. Over 40 products are currently in production. DenTek supports the ADA's Give Kids a Smile program. In 2007, DenTek established the DOC award to further hygienists education. In 2002, DenTek formed subsidiaries in Mexico, South America and Europe.