the mouth is connected to everything
Nobody taught us how teeth actually work
we copied our parents and hoped for the best
Tooth Be Told brings preventive oral health education directly to families, communities, and workplaces - before the problems start.
Who's talking
Hi, I'm Emily
I'm a registered Oral Health Therapist and qualified Life Coach based on Auckland's North Shore, and I've spent years watching the same preventable problems walk through my clinic door.Decay that could have been stopped. Adults who were never taught the basics. Parents doing their best with the wrong information.The dental system treats problems after they happen. I want to get there first.Tooth Be Told is how I do that - practical, evidence-based education that gets upstream of the problem. No jargon, no guilt, no overwhelm. Just knowledge that actually makes a difference.
for the whanau
Plaque Happens
A practical 45-minute oral health education session for parents and caregivers. No jargon, no overwhelm, just the information families actually need to make a real difference to their kids' teeth.We cover how plaque works, what healthy looks like, how diet affects little teeth, which products are actually worth buying, and how to build brushing habits that stick.Available for parent groups, kindies, playcentres, and community organisations. In-person or Zoom. Sessions are arranged and hosted by the organisation, so families attend for free.
What Parents are saying:
"Incredibly informative and helpful as a parent. I learned what early signs of tooth decay to look for in kids, practical ways to support good mouth health, and how oral health connects to whole-body health." — Andreea"My little one doesn't have teeth yet but I'm so glad I attended. I feel so much more prepared for when my little one's teeth start coming through." — Ginny"Emily is amazing! Her sessions are so informative and completely unbiased. My daughter and I attended one during the school holidays and learnt so much. She genuinely does this from a place of care and education, not to push a product. Highly recommend!"
— Elissa
After this session you will:
• Understand how plaque actually works and why timing matters more than technique
• Know what healthy teeth and gums look like and which warning signs to watch for
• Understand how diet and snacking frequency affects your kids' teeth beyond just sugar
• Have clarity on fluoride vs hydroxyapatite - without the confusion
• Know which products are actually worth buying and which ones you can skip
• Have simple, practical strategies for building brushing habits that actually stick
heads up HR team
Workplace wellness sessions
Oral health is one of the most overlooked topics in workplace wellness. Your team's mouth health affects their energy, focus, sleep, and long-term whole-body health, and most of them have no idea.The research linking oral health to heart disease, diabetes, and mental wellbeing is decades old. The dental system just hasn't caught up with communicating it.I bring that knowledge directly to your team, in a practical, engaging lunch and learn format that leaves people with real tools, not just awareness.What your team will walk away with:Talk 1: Below the Surface - The Mouth-Body Connection :Why the mouth is a window into whole-body health
How gum disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications
Signs in the mouth that can indicate other health conditions
Simple daily habits that protect both oral and systemic health
Why this matters more than most people realiseTalk 2: Bite the Bullet - Save Money at the Dentist:Why prevention costs a fraction of treatment
The most common and costly dental mistakes people make
Which products are worth spending on and which are marketing noise
How to get more value from every dental appointment
Practical steps your team can take starting today45-60 minutes. In-person or Zoom. Tailored for your team and organisation.
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Upcoming sessions
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GET IN TOUCH
Whether you want to bring a session to your community, your workplace, or just want to know more. I'd love to hear from you.Email: [email protected]
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