Protecting Teen Teeth

Did you know that smoking can harm your oral health? There is loads of information here about what happens in your mouth when you smoke and what you can do to minimise the harm. Your dentist can assist you in getting the help you need.

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Sports Drinks & Energy Drinks contain sugars and acids, which can lead to erosion and decay. But there are things you can do to protect your teeth including drinking plenty of water to keep you hydrated & checking in with your dentist regularly.

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An Eating Disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa has many physiological affects on your body including affecting your oral health. Emma's Story is about how one person was able to recover from Bulimia Nervosa and, with the help of her Dentist, look after her oral health.

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Home Tooth Smoking Sports Drinks Eating Disorders
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About Us

Protecting Teen Teeth is a resource developed by the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch), in collaboration with the Best Practice Production creative team, clinical advisors, focus groups and government agencies. Our aim is to define and deliver key messages to a targeted audience regarding oral health, and to empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding smoking, eating disorders and the consumption of sports and energy drinks.

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Resources

Protecting Teen Teeth is a resource developed by the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch. The information contained herein is intended to provide access to further resources regarding Oral Health for Teenagers, as well as information regarding Sports Drinks, Eating Disorders and Smoking as it relates to Oral Health.
By providing links to other sites, the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch does not guarantee, approve, or endorse the information or products available on these sites.

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Production Teams

Video Production

  • Director - Kay Pavlou
  • Writer/Creative Producer - Dave Paterson
  • Producer/Production Manager - Charlotte Tanner
  • Voice Over - David Richie
  • Boy - Mitch Greenwood
  • Girl - Lizzy McPherson
  • Boy's friend - Matthew Bayley
  • Girl's friend #1 - Jacqui Cary
  • Girl's friend #2 - Steph Boot
  • Mum - Charlotte Tanner
  • Dad - Dean Baker
  • Production Coordinator - Cassandra Bayley
  • Director of Photography - Nat Jackson
  • Camera Assistant - James Blannin-Ferguson
  • Sound - Matt Ross
  • Sound Post-Production - Jim Crane
  • Editor - King Yong
  • Colourist - Jimmy Fenton

Video Production

  • Director - Kay Pavlou
  • Writer/Creative Producer - Dave Paterson
  • Producer/Production Manager - Charlotte Tanner
  • Emma - Chloe Bayliss
  • Dentist - Odile Le Clezio
  • Production Coordinator - Cassandra Bayley
  • Director of Photography - Nat Jackson
  • Camera Assistant - James Blannin-Ferguson
  • Sound - Matt Ross
  • Sound Post-Production - Jim Crane
  • Editor - King Yong
  • Colourist - Jimmy Fenton

Video Production

  • Writer/Director - Dave Paterson
  • Producer - Charlotte Tanner
  • Voice Over - Cymone Rose
  • Editor - King Yong
  • Animator - David Boyce
  • Sound Post-Production - Jim Crane
  • Dr Sarah Jones
  • Bronwyn Johnson
  • Dr Janet Wallace
  • Dr Peter King
  • Sarah McKay
  • Dr Sarah Raphael
  • Gail Anderson
  • Web Designer - Dean Baker
  • Graphic Designer - David Boyce
  • Producer - Charlotte Tanner
  • Laura Glasby - Headspace
  • Dr Dominic Aouad - Dentists at Pymble
  • Rachel Beck - Ogilvy PR Health
  • Dr Craig Brown - ADA NSW
  • Dr Brett Dorney
  • Dr Vicki Rozos - ADA NSW
  • Amelia Seselja - ADA
  • Dr Luke Villata

Site Disclaimer

Australian Dental Association – NSW Branch
This website (Site) is presented by the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch Incorporated (ADA NSW) for the purpose of providing general information and resources on the management of oral health for teenagers.
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In some cases, the material on this website may include or summarise views, guidelines or recommendations of third parties. Such material is assembled in good faith and does not necessarily reflect the views of ADA NSW, or indicate a commitment to a particular course of action.

Site Resources
Protecting Teen Teeth is a resource developed by the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch (ADA NSW).
The links to third party websites contained herein is intended to provide users with access to further resources regarding Oral Health for Teenagers, as well as information regarding Sports Drinks, Eating Disorders & Smoking as it relates to Oral Health.
The ADA NSW does not make any representations regarding the content of third party websites. It is the user's responsibility to make their own decisions about the accuracy, currency reliability and correctness of information contained in the linked third party websites. Views or recommendations provided in the third party websites do not necessarily reflect the views or recommendations of ADA NSW.
ADA NSW expressly disclaims to the fullest extent permitted by law, any liability whatsoever arising from the use or reliance of any content or privacy practices associated with any third party websites.