Our History

Cislak Manufacturing Inc. began in 1990 when our founder, Karl Zoll, left his position as the director of research and development at the largest US manufacturer of dental instruments. Looking for new challenges—after making human dental instruments for 25—years Karl noticed a lack of quality dental hand instruments in the veterinary field. With the help of veterinarian dentists’ expertise, his hard work, and his family’s help, Cislak’s line of instruments began to develop. These instruments were made by adapting existing human dental instruments, modifying others, as well as developing totally new concepts. Since then, Cislak’s line has grown right along with the field of veterinary dentistry. Over the years Cislak has worked with many individual practitioners to bring a consistent level of quality instruments and innovations to the field. As a small, family-run business Cislak strives to combine big business selection with a personal attention to detail. Ken Zoll, Karl’s eldest son, has been with Cislak since 1990, and is now the president of the company.