The Company

Born in New Orleans, the Theodent oral care brand was developed from the research of Tetsuo Nakamoto, DDS, Ph.D. In the 1990s, along with two of his colleagues, Alexander Falster, MS, and William “Skip” Simmons, Ph.D., Dr. Nakamoto discovered that theobromine, a compound found in cacao, could help strengthen tooth enamel.

Following this discovery, the team developed a line of toothpaste built on a new technology they named Rennou®.

In 2012, the team launched Theodent toothpaste in two-thirds of Whole Foods Markets. Theodent has since expanded internationally.

As more people look for fluoride-free oral care, Theodent will continue to expand its product line, with Rennou® at the center of everything we make.

Our Mission

Theodent’s mission is to replace fluoride in the oral health marketplace with Rennou®, through consumer and professional products made with clean ingredients.