THE TEEF MISSION
TEEF's mission is to add more years to your pet's life and more life to their years by promoting whole mouth health.
IT ALL STARTED WITH TINZLEY
Saved from a shelter at 10 years old, Tinzley had multiple health conditions that all traced back to neglected dental care. Luckily, she was adopted by Emily Stein, a UC Berkeley and Stanford-trained microbiologist… and a softy for older dogs.
She knew immediately that oral bacteria were the source of Tinzley’s eye and bladder infections, skin irritations and lack of energy. After 4 months of antibiotics, 21 tooth extractions and thousands of dollars in vet bills, Tinzley was finally healthy again. All these issues stemmed from the close connection between dental health and whole body health.
ABOUT THE INVENTOR
Inventor and CEO, Emily Stein, Ph.D., began working on the solution for oral dysbiosis (a key driver of gum disease) in 2008 after she witnessed both her grandmother and 10 year old rescue dog suffer nearly fatal episodes due to their advanced dental disease. Unable to find any safe and effective dental products on the market, she focused on producing consumable oral microbiome-balancing products that are safe for human and animal consumption. The unique technology in her Protektin™ formulations leverage a molecular approach called Selective Microbial Metabolism Regulation Technology (SMMRT)®, which is focused on using nutrients to rehabilitate disease-causing bacterial biofilms into those that are health-promoting, which decreases inflammation and improves overall health.