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| Team DenTek |
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When you’re in a business that helps people feel better and have nicer smiles, it’s easy to feel good about what you do. Our value statement sums it up best: DenTek is an opportunity for growth. We value integrity and humility. We are dependent on each other for success. Our future is driven by innovation. We share a passion for excellence. We know how to have fun. With that in mind, meet some of our team members below.  John - Chief Innovation Officer DenTek Team Member since 1985 Best thing about working at DenTek: It’s a great environment to express my creativity. Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: I’ve never done strange things with floss! How many times a day do you think about flossing: All day! It’s my job! My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: Cleaning spark plugs on my boat engine! I am an oral health zealot because... I just love teeth!  Dave - President DenTek Team Member since 2006 Best thing about working at DenTek: Never a dull moment. No matter how you plan your day it turns out differently, which is fun. Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: You don’t want to know. Three things you would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: Jessica Simpson, pasta and Floss Picks. Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: My whole life until I started working in the oral care industry in 2001. What I would like on my tombstone: Now do you believe I’m sick: I am an oral health zealot because... I come from a long line of zealots.  Lex - Vice President of Marketing DenTek Team Member since 2002 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The laughing gas. Best thing about working at DenTek: Being able to be me at work. Also, all the free Fun Flossers. Those really make my girls happy. Favorite meal: Chicken-fried steak from Babe’s in Roanoke, TX. Your nickname: With a name like Lex you don’t need a nickname. How many times a day do you think about flossing: All day, every day. My mission is to get the rest of the world to floss. I am an oral health zealot because... A confident smile can take you a long way in life.  Geoff - Vice President of Research & Development DenTek Team Member since 2007 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Helping to choose the vacation that my dentist will be able to afford with the proceeds from his latest observation that, “although that crown/onlay/inlay was very well done, it IS 20+ years old and will need to be replaced…” Best thing about working at DenTek: Having an endless supply of floss picks to chew on all day. Morning person or a night person: Brush morning, noon and night- floss all day (see above). The one person, dead or alive I would most like to have dinner with: Cascellius, the first Roman dentist recorded by name as one ‘who extracts carious or diseased teeth”. He might be able to share techniques with my dentist (and vacation ideas).  Bob - Vice President of Sales DenTek Team Member since 2008 Best thing about working at DenTek: The cool T-shirts! Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: I can’t say….my children might read this. My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: Fruit Wax Dots on the kids Tic Tac Toe board. My favorite body part is… My teeth because I don’t have to go to the gym to keep them in shape.  Todd - Chief Financial Officer DenTek Team Member since 2009 Most embarrassing moment: Dancing around a stage in a clown costume to ‘candyland’ and throwing out candy to the crowd. No, I haven’t forgiven my mom or sister and they still refuse to pay for my therapy. On the bright side, we did win first prize at the Gong Show put on at our school. Favorite meal: Chicken pot pie from my mother-in-law; it rocks! The one person, dead or alive I would most like to have dinner with: Washington or Lincoln – two of the most incredible people to ever live regardless of their oral hygiene habits. Favorite quote: Good better best, never let it rest, until you make your good better, and your better best.  AJ - Brand Manager DenTek Team Member since 2004 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The compliments on my exceptional oral health, of course! Best thing about working at DenTek: We have a lot of autonomy. Oh, and we get to wear jeans every day! Strangest place you've ever flossed: My dog’s mouth – surprisingly she tolerates it, and the picks work great at getting out plaque from her front teeth. If you were a superhero, what would your name be: Super Pik (also a long ago DenTek product – I’m trying to bring it back.) How many times a day do you think about flossing: I don’t know, every 6 seconds:  Eric - Design Manager DenTek Team Member since 2003 Best thing about working at DenTek: It’s never boring. Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: 10 days during a canoe camping trip in Canada. I had to use my floss to sew up a hole in my tent. How many times a day do you think about flossing: I don’t think I can count that high, at least not with my shoes on. My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: The Dental Pick and Scaler are must-haves in my toolbox. I am an oral health zealot because... I know way too much about oral care products.  Jamie - Graphic Design Manager DenTek Team Member since 2002 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Leaving. Morning person or a night person: Don’t talk to me before I’ve had my oatmeal. Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: My whole childhood. If only Fun Flossers existed back then! If you were a super hero, what would your name be: Jamie- my parents actually named me after The Bionic Woman- Jamie Sommers. I am an oral health zealot because... I believe in making people healthier.  Dot - Customer Service Representative DenTek Team Member since 2003 Best thing about working at DenTek: Getting to try new products before everyone else! Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: Considering the looks I get going down the road, I’d say my car. Three things you would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: My kids, my sunscreen, and my tongue cleaner. Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: Since I dreaded rolled floss, mostly all of my childhood. I am an oral health zealot because... I love trying new products.  Keeli - Human Resources Manager DenTek Team Member since 2004 Best thing about working at DenTek: The relationships I have with my co-workers. Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: My interview at DenTek. Most embarrassing moment: At my bachelorette party – I had a Floss Pick in my mouth the entire night. When people asked what it was, I would hand them an individually wrapped flosser out of my bag because I thought I was cool and was going to start a new fashion statement. One person did say that it was a good accessory to my outfit. Three things you would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: A good book, wine and Jack Sparrow (because he can always find a way off an island!!!)  Sheeva - Associate Brand Manager DenTek Team Member since 2007 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Comparing knowledge about oral care products with my dentist! I keep him up to date. Best thing about working at DenTek: Wearing jeans everyday! My professional wardrobe does not exist. If you were a DenTek product, what would you be: Comfort Clean Floss Picks….so silky and smooth. How long have you been a member of the DenTek Team: Not long. I’m still a baby zealot. What 3 words do you think describe you: Personable, charming, and a little sassy!  Mary - Purchasing Analyst DenTek Team Member since 2003 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The prize I get to pick out of the treasure chest. Proudest moment: When I taught my cat Mr. Fuffers how to use a flosser. Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: The two months the aliens abducted me from the field in Kansas and tortured me by not letting me floss. How many times a day do you think about flossing: 4 or 5 hundred!!!!! My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: I performed acupuncture on a pit bull to relax its muscles so it would let go of Mr. Fluffers.  Jeff - Purchasing/Sourcing DenTek Team Member since 2001 Best thing about working at DenTek: Every day holds a new challenge. Morning person or a night person: To the dismay of my wife and kids, I think my internal clock has been permanently set to “early” thanks to my days in the Marine Corps. My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: I use the Dental Pick to clean the dirt from the cracks of my desk. I am an oral health zealot because... I love to brush and floss.  Sid - Inventory Manager DenTek Team Member since 1999 Best thing about working at DenTek: I’m SO BUSY, the day flies! If you were a superhero, what would your name be: Invisible Man. My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: I’ve used floss picks as box openers. I am an oral health zealot because... It feels right.  Kari - Customer Service Manager DenTek Team Member since 2005 Three things I would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: Sweet tea, my family, and a Tongue Cleaner. Favorite meal: Cheese ravioli and salad from a very good Italian restaurant. The one person, dead or alive I would most like to have dinner with: Lucille Désirée Ball. Favorite quote: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. DenTek product you couldn’t live without: Individually wrapped Floss Pick.  Jason - Shipping Supervisor DenTek Team Member since 2003 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The fresh feeling right after a cleaning. Best thing about working at DenTek: DenTek seems to attract a lot of fun and energetic people, so I would have to say the people. If you were a DenTek product, what would you be: : A DenTek mirror, so I could help people reflect on their dental hygiene. The one person, dead or alive, I would most like to have dinner with: Abraham Lincoln. I would introduce him to the pizza. DenTek product you couldn’t live without: Silk Flossers. My teeth are pretty close together and the silk works very well to get between them.  Sarah - Professional Sales/Marketing Manager DenTek Team Member since 2005 Best thing about working at DenTek: The people! We work hard but we have fun while we are doing it! Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: A best friend, beer and Friday's Potato Skins chips! If you were a DenTek product, what would you be:: I would be the DenTek View Go Lighted Pick because it is always there when I need it! Such a cute and cool product. The one person, dead or alive, I would most like to have dinner with: Santa Claus. I want to know why I didn’t get that new house, car, and boat for Christmas!  Alicia - Quality Control Supervisor DenTek Team Member since 2005 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Watching the water and paste fly when they use the electric polisher. Nothing like going around town afterward with spots of paste on my face! Best thing about working at DenTek: Working with my second family. Morning person or a night person:: I am definitely a morning person. It is just so fun to irritate the night people with a cheery greeting first thing in the morning. What is your favorite color: Blue- why do you think DenTek chose that color for the company logo:  Dwayne - Sales Director DenTek Team Member since 2005 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Leaving. Best thing about working at DenTek: Having the ability to share ideas and actually have them considered! Your nickname: Shorty. If you were a DenTek product, what would you be: Sexy Brush.  Michael - Mechanic/Assistant Production Manager DenTek Team Member since 2003 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The clean feeling I have when I leave, and getting to pick a toy from the treasure chest when I have been a good boy. Proudest moment: When my daughters were born. If you were a DenTek product, what would you be:: I would have to say I would be a dental repair kit/Temparin because I can fix just about anything. What 3 words do you think describe you: Determined, handy, loyal.  Chuck - Assistant Project Manager DenTek Team Member since 2008 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The gas of course! Morning person or a night person: Night person. I hate to sleep. I always have these dreams that I forgot to floss and all my teeth revolt against me. Most embarrassing moment: Let’s just say it’s too bad they don’t make nose scrapers. Proudest moment: When I got hired at DenTek, of course. I now work for the best company on Earth. What is your favorite color: Tennessee Orange! I always got Orange colored braces.  Mitzi - Customer Development Manager DenTek Team Member since 2008 Most embarrassing moment: My roller-bladeing accident during college! Let’s just say my face broke my fall! Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: My husband, ice cream, and a Tongue Cleaner The one person, dead or alive I would most like to have dinner with: Tony Dungy! I love that man! Any hidden talents or hobbies: I am a wonderful singer!! Or at least I think so! I am an oral health zealot because… My parents spent a lot of money on my teeth.  Jessica – Professional Marketing Specialist DenTek Team Member since 2008 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Leaving with clean and beautiful teeth. Best thing about working at DenTek: The crazy people I work with! Morning person or a night person: Night, who wants to get up early enough to floss?!? Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: My two dogs and food. DenTek product you couldn’t live without: The Sonic Pick... it’s my favorite!  Chris – Engineering Manager DenTek Team Member since 2008 Three things you would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: A boat, tow rope, and another boat in case the first one fails. Your Nickname: Lil' Pig Any hidden talents or hobbies: Building and flying remote control helicopters. I can also hold my breath for over three minutes (Personal best 3 minutes 30 seconds). What 3 words do you think describe you: Calm, Cool, and Collective. Favorite quote: It is what it is. What I would like on my tombstone: Where’s my heli?  Dwight – Receiving Supervisor DenTek Team Member since 2008 Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: Matches, Alcohol, and a Friend. Favorite meal: Ahi Tuna Steak Cooked or not! Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: I never really did it until I started working at DenTek. Any hidden talents or hobbies: Ninja… What 3 words do you think describe you: Hungry, Reliable, and most Smartest… Favorite quote: A man makes his own way, no one gives it to you, You Have to Take It!  Danielle – Consumer Affairs Manager DenTek Team Member since 2008 Best thing about working at DenTek: The great team of employees and getting a big box of DenTek's amazing products! Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: At the movies. Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: Limes, Tequila and a best friend. If you were a DenTek product, what would you be: The tongue scraper, because it was featured on Oprah! DenTek product you couldn’t live without: The Sonic Pick, it’s such a cool product.  Ashley – Consumer Affairs Representative DenTek Team Member since 2008 Most embarrassing moment: At my wedding rehearsal, we were practicing and I couldn't pronounce "consecrate". We were all laughing so hard I forgot the next line. Any hidden talents or hobbies: Gardening, boating, working on my house. Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: My husband, my cats, and sunscreen. Favorite quote: Once a job has begum, you shall not leave it until its done, if the matter is great or small, do it well or not at all. My favorite body part: My eyes because they are my best asset!.  Patricia – Consumer Affairs Representative DenTek Team Member since 2008 Best thing about working at DenTek: Being first to try new products. Proudest moment: Pointing out my Son to family in the nursery window. Favorite quote: A Grandma is another word for Love. How many times a day do you think about flossing: With every phone call. DenTek product you couldn’t live without: The Sonic Pick.  Lindsay – Graphic Designer DenTek Team Member since 2009 Favorite part about going to the dentist: Trying to answer lots of questions while drooling without biting my hygenist. And getting a new toothbrush. Morning person or a night person: I go back and forth. Lately I’m trying to be more of a morning person. Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: bug spray, boogie board, Super Walmart. Any hidden talents or hobbies: I like to think I’m a good poker player. My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: If I ever have an intruder in my house, I think I could find a way to defend myself with the Sonic Pick.  Jennifer – Associate Brand Manager DenTek Team Member since 2009 Your nickname: I am often called “Jenn” by my friends; however, some of my close family members call me “Jenny”, even though I tried to get rid of that nickname when I was 7 years old. Any hidden talents or hobbies: I have been known to pick up the microphone at a few karaoke establishments but have only seemed to master one song after many attempts. Favorite quote: "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt. Live like it's heaven on Earth." My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: I used the end of a floss pick to clean in between the keys on my cell phone after I spilled a soft drink on it at work.  Irene – Operations/Financial Analyst DenTek Team Member since 2009 Favorite part about going to the dentist: After the pressure washing part: that weird sensation when running the tip of your tongue along the back side of your bottom teeth. Morning person or a night person: Night person…all the best stuff happens after dark. If you were a DenTek product, what would you be: Brush Picks - we’re both colorful, multi-purposed, and uniquely angled. Why do we say "heads up" when we actually mean duck: Why do we call a building a building if it’s already been built? If you were a super hero, what would your name be: I am a super hero: Cost Woman. (Just ask Todd)  Stephanie – Vice President of National Accounts DenTek Team Member since 2009 Favorite part about going to the dentist: A good report on my dental health. I love a good report card. Best thing about working at DenTek: The people, most definitely. Longest time you’ve gone without flossing: The first 20 years of my life. Today… no more than 24 hours. Floss…waxed or un-waxed: Hey, rolled PTFE is the way to go! I loved our new Comfort Clean floss. What I would like on my tombstone: She died with her own teeth.  Sean – Director of Supply Chain DenTek Team Member since 2010 Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: The car. And once on a big wheel. Most embarrassing moment: Crashing my big wheel into a brick wall. But I got the girl. She was 4. Proudest moment: Singing “Right Said Fred’s” I’m too sexy for my shirt with no mistakes yesterday. What I would like on my tombstone: Well, that didn’t work. Favorite quote: Lt Dan! Ice cream! -Forrest Gump.  Shaun - Production Supervisor DenTek Team Member since 2010 Strangest place you’ve ever flossed: 1st base during my son’s recent baseball game. How many times a day do you think about flossing: 8,141, almost all day! Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: A solar powered generator, and a 80 inch HD tv with NFL game ticket. Oh yeah my family would be welcome. Favorite meal: ANYTHING that my Mother-in-law and Grandmother-in-law cook. Katie - Assistant Project Manager - Web DenTek Team Member since 2010 Favorite part about going to the dentist: The free tooth brush and the celebrity magazines. Most embarrassing moment: In the seventh grade I thought it was a brilliant idea to get “the Rachael” from Friends hair cut, but for people with thick curly hair this would result in a hair style resembling a football helmet. Three things would want to have if stranded on a deserted island: Lifetime supply of cheese and crackers, more books than I could carry and suntan lotion. Favorite meal: Pimento cheese burger with bacon and a heaping pile of sweet potato french fries. Your nickname: I grew 6 inches in the 7th grade and got the wonderful nickname of noodle...kids are mean. Sheena - Sales Coordinator DenTek Team Member since 2010 Favorite meal: Garlic Bread, and a Fresh Salad! Your nickname: Fun Size… you know like the fun size candy bars! (It might be because I’m only 4’11”) Why do we say "heads up" when we actually mean duck? I say “heads up” because I know that the person I tell that is about to rise up and get hit in the noggin with something!! Nothing but free entertainment people—take it when you can. Any hidden talents or hobbies? Anyone heard of the yard game “Corn Hole”? Well I am pretty phenomenal at it My craziest alternative use for a DenTek product: I use the end of the floss pick to clean under my nails. (Yes nasty but works great) If you were a super hero, what would your name be? Oh wow… this one would be a hard one with my name… SHE-RA Warrior Princess MEET THE DENTEK TEAM: Cick on thumbnails below to view.                                    |
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