To Lead New Professional Oral Care Division
Posted: October 31, 2007
Pamela J. Runge Joins DenTek To Lead
New Professional Oral Care Division
MARYVILLE, TN – DenTek, developer and manufacturer of many of the nation’s best-selling consumer oral health products, has named Pamela J. Runge, a 20-year dental industry professional, to lead the company’s entry into the dental professional marketplace as vice president/professional oral care.
The new division will allow dentists and hygienists to ally their practices with the company that produces the nation’s #1 retail brand of floss picks, dental picks, tongue cleaners and dental mirrors, based on AC Nielsen FDMx Scan Data.
DenTek President David Fox stated, “Our new division will allow dental professionals to offer their patients our innovative products that are proven to drive compliance. In the months to come, we will also be introducing a number of innovative professional products. Based on her strong experience, Pamela Runge is the ideal person to help lead us into this exciting new market.”
Ms. Runge previously served for over six years as director of corporate marketing and U.S. dental sales for A.R. Medicom Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer. There, she was responsible for establishing the company’s first corporate marketing department; she launched branded and private label products, significantly boosted sales, and increased customer satisfaction ratings.
Prior to that, Ms. Runge was director of business development and professional education at Sultan Dental Products in Englewood, NJ. She began her corporate career at Young Dental Manufacturing in Earth City, MO, where as national sales manager for four years she launched multiple line extensions, developed new business channels, and increased the company’s core prophy angle business by 25 percent in five years. Ms. Runge is also a registered dental hygienist and holds an MBA.
“I am excited to be a part of this forward-thinking company,” Ms. Runge said. “DenTek has been among the nation’s favorite consumer brands of oral care products for over 20 years. We are committed to becoming a leader in the professional market, by providing next-generation products as well as community involvement, patient and professional education, and other resources that will help dental professionals drive patient compliance and build their practices.”
About DenTek
Founded in Petaluma, CA, in 1983 by CEO John Jansheski, DenTek is among the nation’s most recognized and best-selling retail brands of dental hygiene products. From its inception, DenTek has been focused on providing innovative oral care products, and has pioneered a number of retail product segments, including dental picks, dental repair products, floss picks and mouth guards. In 2001, the company relocated its headquarters in Maryville, TN. For more information, contact DenTek toll-free at 1-800-433-6835 or email to info@usdentek.com.
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