Our Story
It started with one very sore little tooth.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Bill Madytianos was trying to help his sister through her daughter’s painful teething experience. Like any good uncle, and dentist, he went looking for a reliable resource he could recommend.
There was plenty of information online, but no simple, comprehensive guide made specifically for parents and carers that brought the important stuff together in one place.
So Bill decided to create it himself.
And that was the beginning of Tools for Teeth.
“There’s a lot of information out there about looking after kids’ teeth, but I’ve found that parents often just want someone to explain the basics in a practical, straightforward way. Things like teething, brushing, tooth decay, dummies, first dental visits and what to do when your child absolutely refuses to open their mouth!”
Dental advice without the dental degree
Parents shouldn’t need a dental degree to understand how to look after children's teeth. Tools for Teeth combines the latest research with real-world clinical experience to provide practical advice that parents can use.
No scare tactics.
No confusing dental jargon.
No pushing products you don’t need.
Just clear, evidence-based advice to help you make confident decisions about your child’s oral health. Because when you know what to do, it’s easier to build good habits, prevent problems and know when it’s time to ask for help. Give your child's teeth the best start, with less stress for you.
Meet Dr Bill
Dr Bill Madytianos is a dentist, expert in public dental health and clinical lecturer at the University of Melbourne (Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne). Dr Bill has worked in both public and private dental clinics throughout his career, along with conducting research published in dental journals and further studies in dental public health, with a focus on understanding and improving the oral health needs of the community. Bill now focuses on promoting children's oral health with free community talks in combination with his newly published title, Tools for Teeth. His work brings together clinical experience, academia and public health — all with one simple goal: To help parents feel confident about their kids’ teeth.
Click here to listen to Dr Bill talking to the Radiotherapy team on Triple R Radio about paediatric dental care, and some additional links to some of his research.
- https://doi.org/10.1111/adj.12964
- https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-1002-7_23