"Chalky teeth" captures media attention

The phrase “chalky teeth” was sufficient to grab the attention of the media around Australia, including Radio National.

With the media release headed “Chalky teeth: a silent epidemic damaging 1-in-6 children’s teeth", the media made a beeline for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

The information for the public on hypomineralisation was also a lever for publicising the official launch of the website of The D3 Group (Developmental Dental Defects).

A consortium of dentists and medical specialists has established this website to help parents and health professionals understand more about 'chalky teeth.

The event included clinical lectures such as information on the latest research into Developmental Dental Defects, the first clinical scientist to describe molar hypomineralisation, and a mother speaking about what it is like having a “hypomin kid”.