What OralKleen does

OralKleen is a Phoenix-based, privately held medical device company that manufactures a comprehensive oral care system designed specifically for hospitalized patients who are dependent on caregivers for oral hygiene. Founded in 2020 by Virginia Prendergast, PhD, NP, FAAN — a nurse-scientist with over 40 years of experience in critical care — the company originated from her doctoral research on oral care safety and efficacy in mechanically ventilated patients and positions itself as the first major advancement in hospital oral care in 50 years. The company targets a clinical problem (ventilator-associated pneumonia and healthcare-associated pneumonia) where incumbent tools consist primarily of manual toothbrushes, antiseptic rinses, and foam swabs.

Name

OralKleen

Legal name

OralKleen

Website

https://oralkleen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OralKleen manufactures a comprehensive oral care system for hospitalized patients dependent on others, especially ICU and ventilator patients. The system features an electric toothbrush with integrated LED lighting and suction, plus enzymatic toothpaste and consumables, sold directly to US hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital-Grade Oral Care Devices

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (32562)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Toothbrushes & Power Brush Heads (CRABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geriatric & Special Needs General Dentistry (HLABAAAH), Oral Care Assistance (HSABABAF), Mouthwash & Rinses (CRABAFAD)

Keywords

• Hospital oral care
• Electric toothbrush systems
• Ventilator care products
• Medical device manufacturing
• Infection prevention devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Oral Care System Sales: OralKleen generates revenue through sale of its comprehensive oral care system to hospitals and healthcare facilities. The system is priced comparably to traditional oral care kits, offering better clinical outcomes and efficiency at similar cost points. The product suite includes reusable components (reducing ongoing waste costs) and disposable brush heads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OralKleen designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive electric oral care system specifically engineered for hospitalized patients dependent on others for oral care, particularly those on mechanical ventilation. The system combines an electric toothbrush with integrated LED lighting and suction, a reusable swab stick, low-profile tongue scraper, non-foaming enzymatic toothpaste, moisturizing mouth gel, lip balm, and a multi-day biodegradable container. It is sold to hospitals and intensive care units to help prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and other healthcare-associated infections.

Product overview

OralKleen offers a comprehensive oral care system consisting of an electric toothbrush with integrated LED lighting and suction as the core product, complemented by a reusable swab stick, low-profile tongue scraper, non-foaming enzymatic toothpaste, moisturizing mouth gel, and lip balm. The system is designed for hospitalized patients dependent on others for oral care, particularly those on ventilators. All components are delivered in a multi-day biodegradable container. The company positions this as the first major oral care advancement in hospital care in 50 years, replacing less effective traditional kits with manual brushes, antiseptic rinse, and foam swabs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OralKleen Electric Toothbrush with LED Light and Suction The flagship electric toothbrush specifically designed for hospital caregivers, featuring integrated dual-bulb LED lighting (2700 luminous intensity) for visibility into the oral cavity and suction that connects to standard hospital suction tubes (80-120 mmHg) to remove debris and pooled fluids. It enables single-handed operation by caregivers and is safe for use with endotracheal tubes in place.
• OralKleen Swab Stick Reusable swab stick with textured Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) handle designed for single-patient use for up to 24 hours. The head cannot be separated from the stick and individual filaments cannot be removed, addressing safety concerns associated with traditional foam swabs that have been banned in some countries due to aspiration risk.
• OralKleen Low-Profile Tongue Scraper Novel-design tongue scraper that is comfortable for patients, easy for caregivers to use, and effective in eliminating a major source of oral bacteria and reducing tongue biofilm.
• OralKleen Non-Foaming Enzymatic Toothpaste Non-foaming toothpaste formulated with enzymes and lactoferrin present in human saliva. Does not contain SLS detergents, doesn't harden or dry in the mouth like standard toothpastes, and is easier to clean from teeth and oral mucosa.
• OralKleen Moisturizing Mouth Gel Moisturizing gel that reduces dry mouth, pain, and bacterial concentration in saliva. Contains antimicrobial enzymes normally found in saliva and is effective in maintaining mucosa integrity.
• OralKleen Lip Balm

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in VAP rates in Trauma ICU over one-year period
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sage Products (Stryker): Sage Products, now part of Stryker, is the dominant supplier of comprehensive hospital oral care kits (Q-Care) used in ICU and ventilator patient care — directly competing with OralKleen's flagship system for the same hospital oral care budgets and nursing workflows.
• Sage Oral Care (pre-Stryker legacy brands): The legacy Sage Products portfolio (now under Stryker) pioneered the comprehensive hospital oral care kit category (Q-Care) targeted at ventilated patients — directly comparable to OralKleen's positioning, clinical messaging, and end-user workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Medline is one of the largest private manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies, including hospital oral care kits, suction devices, and patient hygiene products — competing broadly with OralKleen in the same hospital supply budgets and through overlapping GPO contracts.
• Halyard (Owens & Minor): Halyard Health (formerly Kimberly-Clark Health Care), now part of Owens & Minor, supplies hospital oral care and patient hygiene kits used in ICU settings — comparable as an established broad-line incumbent offering overlapping oral care products to similar hospital buyers.
• Avanos Medical: Avanos Medical is a medical device company focused on respiratory and digestive health products sold into hospitals and ICU settings; OralKleen's new CEO came from Avanos, and the company competes for similar hospital procurement budgets around ventilated patient care.
• Vyaire Medical: Vyaire Medical is a global respiratory care and ventilator accessories company selling into ICU and hospital channels. It overlaps with OralKleen in addressing ventilated patient needs and competes for the same health system respiratory budgets.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): BD is a global medical technology company supplying a broad range of hospital infection prevention, oral care, and patient care products. It competes for the same hospital supply budgets and GPO contracts as OralKleen, though across a much wider portfolio.

Regional players

• Intersurgical: Intersurgical designs and manufactures airway management, anesthesia, and critical care consumables including ICU oral hygiene and suction products, primarily distributed outside the US — comparable in ICU patient care focus and product category but operating in different geographies.

Others

• Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health is a major medical product distributor and manufacturer with hospital oral care and patient hygiene offerings — relevant as a distribution channel and competitor for hospital oral care budgets, though primarily a wholesaler rather than a specialist manufacturer.
• McKesson: McKesson is one of the largest pharmaceutical and medical supply distributors in the US, with hospital oral care products in its catalog — relevant as a channel partner and indirect competitor for hospital oral care procurement, not a direct specialized manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oralkleen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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