About

Founded by green dentistry pioneer Dr. Nammy Patel, ToothHugger offers advice, answers, guides, giveaways and the cleanest, greenest oral care info on the Internet.

Team ToothHugger

Dr. Nammy

Dr. Namrata Patel is ToothHugger’s Chief Dental Officer and biggest smile. Her Green Dentistry practice is based in San Francisco, CA. Her work combines conservation and dentistry using non-toxic products, waste reduction, minimally invasive dental practices, LEED-certified office setting and electronic billing and administration. Dr. Nammy conducts research and development to set standards in Green Dentistry and serves as an Enviro-mentor for the San Francisco Environment Agency to help small businesses go green. She graduated with honors from University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Luke Fretwell

Luke Fretwell manages Toothhugger’s Web, marketing and business operations. When not working on ToothHugger, Luke is Founder & CEO and ChiefEco of HowYouEco, a green lifestyle-focused social network, business directory and marketplace that includes HomeEco, WorkEco and PlayEco He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Green Chamber of Commerce.