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Tetsuo Nakamoto

Tetsuo Nakamoto DDS, PhD

Dentistry
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America

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Dr. Tetsuo Nakamoto, LSUHSC professor emeritus, is a man of perseverance, patience, and commitment. After dedicating nearly 30 years of his career to dental research, he shifted his focus seven years ago to bring his life’s work to the marketplace. A new toothpaste derived from chocolate is the result of his efforts. A member of the LSUHSC School of Dentistry (LSUSD) faculty for 28 years,

Dr. Nakamoto is a dentist and PhD. His research on the effects of caffeine on fetal development eventually led to the discovery that an ingredient in cocoa strengthens tooth enamel. Theodent™, with its active ingredient Rennou™, derived from cocoa, is an alternative to toothpastes containing fluoride.