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Teeth.org.au

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is the peak national body for dentists in Australia. Encouraging the improvement of the oral and general health of the public is a key objective of the ADA.

The ADA has created Teeth.org.au and annually leads the Dental Health Week Campaign to improve awareness and education of dental health in Australia.

Vision and mission

Teeth.org.au is Australia’s home of healthy smiles, providing accessible and up-to-date oral health information and resources to help Australian’s keep their teeth and smile for life.

How Teeth.org.au can help

  • Teeth.org.au provides information on oral health care, dental conditions, and treatments, as well as lifestyle factors linked to oral health through written articles and audio and video multimedia. All information is evidence-based and written and reviewed by dentists around Australia.
  • Teeth.org.au provides advice on access dental care, including Government care and Government-run schemes within Australia.
  • Dental Health Week is held annually in the first full week of August. It is an awareness campaign that aims to broaden awareness of the importance of dental health and to provide health practitioners with resources to educate their patients.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 02 8815 3333 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm, AEST

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Last reviewed: April 2022

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Recreational drugs effects on oral health

Illicit drugs are associated with a host of physiological and behavioural effects which can affect the health of the mouth.

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Dental Care For Kids | Teeth.org.au

The dental care kids require varies greatly as they grow and develop. This guide has been written to walk you through each stage of their journey.

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Should I clean my tongue? - Australian Dental Association

Cleaning your tongue can reduce the bacterial load on the tongue, but the impact of this reduction has not been proven yet.

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Understanding sugar - Australian Dental Association

Sugar is one of the biggest factors that can contribute to the development of tooth decay. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults consume only six or less teaspoons (approximately 24 grams) of free sugar to decrease their risk of tooth decay and unhealthy weight gain.

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The different types of teeth - Australian Dental Association

Understand the different parts that make up the teeth and the types of teeth found in the mouths of children and adults.

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Tooth Fillings | Teeth.org.au

Dental fillings are used to replace natural tooth structure when it becomes fractured, broken or damaged by tooth decay.

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Sustainable oral health care - Australian Dental Association

If you’re brushing your teeth at least twice a day as recommended, then the products you use could have a huge accumulative effect on the environment. If you want to make a positive environmental impact with your daily brushing habits then keep reading.

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Alternative therapies - Australian Dental Association

Recommendations from health professionals should be backed by scientific evidence. Some practices on the internet are suggested to be safe and effective but they are not backed by scientific evidence.

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Tongue-tie - Australian Dental Association

A tongue-tie refers to a visually tight/restricted lingual frenum that is causing difficulties in performing certain actions that require the use of the tongue, such as breastfeeding.

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Overseas dental holidays - Australian Dental Association

Although seeking dental treatment overseas may appear to save you money at the time, this may only be in the short term as there is the risk that things can go wrong and cost your much more in the long-term.

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