New CEO Appointed to Lead Oral Care Innovator

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Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:34am EDT

With Eye to the Future, The Natural Dentist Appoints Mark Koide
                        Chief Executive Officer
MEDFORD, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Natural Dentist, Inc., the Massachusetts-based company that makes
all-natural, clinically-proven oral care products, announces the
appointment of Mark Koide as its new Chief Executive Officer. Koide
succeeds Nancy Rosenzweig, who led the privately-held company for
three years, gaining national distribution and tripling revenues.

   Koide joins The Natural Dentist with over 15 years of experience
in consumer packaged goods and a strong background in natural foods
and beverages. He most recently was Global President of the Seeds of
Change division of Mars, Inc. Previously, he was an executive with
Groupe Danone and Pepperidge Farm/Campbell Soup Company. Koide was a
co-founder of Walnut Acres, an organic food startup company that was
sold to The Hain Celestial Group in 2003.

   "The Natural Dentist is at a pivotal stage of development," said
Koide. "I am excited to be joining the Company at this stage, as the
natural category continues to move from a trend to a deliberate
lifestyle for a surging number of consumers. Interest in health and
wellness, and awareness of product ingredients are at an all-time
high. There is a clear need for a natural, clinically-proven
alternative to conventional oral care products. Consumers and
retailers are clamoring for brands like ours."

   "We believe Mark's expertise and proven success in creating and
building brands will propel The Natural Dentist to its next stage of
growth, capitalizing on the tremendous opportunities that lie ahead
for natural oral care," said Dr. Roger Wyse, chairman of The Natural
Dentist board of directors. "We are fortunate to have him on board."

   About The Natural Dentist

   The Natural Dentist offers clinically-proven, all-natural oral
care products that promote healthy gums and teeth, and provide a safe
and healthy alternative to today's mass-market prescription and
over-the-counter products, many of which contain alcohol, harsh
chemicals, and artificial preservatives, dyes, flavors, and
sweeteners. The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is clinically
proven to promote healthy gums and teeth by reducing plaque. The
Natural Dentist Anticavity Fluoride Rinse protects tooth enamel
against decay. The Natural Dentist Healthy Teeth & Gums Toothpaste
line uses natural ingredients and no irritating detergents. To learn
more about the family of products from The Natural Dentist, visit
www.thenaturaldentist.com.

Natural Dentist, Inc.
Paula Van Gelder, 781-333-6306
paulav@thenaturaldentist.com

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