Ortek Names Shannon M. Nanne, RDH as Director of Professional Relations and Education for BasicBites™ Oral Care Soft Chews

ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that Shannon M. Nanne, RDH has joined Ortek as Director of Professional Relations for BasicBites™, the company's breakthrough oral care product. Ms. Nanne, with over a decade of experience managing professional education for major oral care companies, has been practicing dental hygiene since 1994 when she graduated from The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She has authored numerous articles in major dental hygiene journals. Ms. Nanne is a key opinion leader in the oral care industry, and lectures nationally and internationally on oral cancer, systemic diseases, xerostomia and skin cancer awareness. As the ambassador of the Oral Cancer Foundation, she received the 2011 Award for Excellence in Public Service. She is the Executive Director of The Global Oral Cancer Forum, helping to promote the changes required for a substantial impact on incidence, morbidity, and mortality of oral cancer worldwide. Ms. Nanne is a past President of The Cleveland Dental Hygienists' Association.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Shannon to the Ortek team," said Mitchell Goldberg, President of Ortek. "Shannon brings a wealth of experience to Ortek in the oral care industry. She will lead and develop our professional education program for our breakthrough BasicBites oral care soft chews."

"Educating dental professionals on new oral care products with cutting-edge technology is a passion of mine," said Shannon M. Nanne. BasicBites is a revolutionary oral care product based on over 40 years of research in the field of oral biology and saliva chemistry. I am so excited to introduce BasicBites to dental professionals and their patients. I believe BasicBites are a much needed product for a wide range of individuals, especially for the millions of people with dry mouth."

About BasicBites:

BasicBites are breakthrough delicious sugar-free chocolate flavored soft chews that help maintain healthy teeth. BasicBites coat and nourish tooth surfaces with ingredients naturally found in healthy saliva. BasicBites contain the patented AlkaGen Technology™ that helps support existing healthy pH levels on tooth surfaces and provides a mineral source. The revolutionary technology in BasicBites was developed at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. The vital saliva based ingredients in BasicBites include arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. Arginine, a common amino acid, is favored by certain good bacteria in dental plaque that produce alkali. This base production helps support existing healthy pH levels on the surfaces of the teeth. By continuing to nourish good bacteria, the continued use of BasicBites helps maintain the existing and healthy flora on tooth surfaces. The calcium in BasicBites is available to coat and support healthy tooth structure. BasicBites are recommended for children over six years of age and adults. BasicBites are essential for individuals with diets high in sugars and for the millions of people with dry mouth.

BasicBites, 20 calories per piece, is available for individuals and dental professionals exclusively from Ortek at its website www.basicbites.com

SOURCE Ortek Therapeutics, Inc.

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