ORALKLEEN INC

OralKleen is a Fall 2019 Arizona Innovation Challenge Award-winning medical device company specializing in comprehensive oral care solutions for hospitalized and ventilated patients. The company addresses the critical gap in oral hygiene delivery for incapacitated patients in ICU settings, with a primary focus on reducing Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia (VAP)—a hospital-acquired infection affecting up to 50% of mechanically ventilated patients and resulting in 10–50% mortality among those infected. OralKleen's integrated system combines specialized oral care products with an innovative electric toothbrush featuring LED illumination and suctioning capability, enabling safe and efficient plaque removal while providing clear visibility for caregivers. Clinical studies demonstrate significant improvement across key oral health metrics (tongue, teeth, mucosa, and gingiva) and dramatic VAP rate reductions when comprehensive OralKleen care replaces standard protocols. The system delivers superior clinical outcomes at price parity with traditional, less effective methods, making it a cost-effective solution for hospital infection prevention programs.