Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’

High costs keeping young adults away from the dentist in New Zealand

High costs keeping young adults away from the dentist in New Zealand

High costs are keeping young adults in New Zealand away from the dentist. The most recent New Zealand Health Survey revealed that a high proportion of adults avoid going to the dentist due to cost. The price of care has put 44% of adults off going to the dentist, but cost is a particularly worrying […]


New research reveals unmet demand for dental care among Syrian refugees in New Zealand

New research reveals unmet demand for dental care among Syrian refugees in New Zealand

New research conducted by staff at the University of Otago has revealed an unmet demand for dental care among Syrian refugees living in New Zealand. A survey carried out by researchers showed that a lack of access to dental care is contributing to pain, embarrassment and anxiety among refugees who have settled in the city […]


New community grants to improve oral care for vulnerable groups in New Zealand

New community grants to improve oral care for vulnerable groups in New Zealand

New community grants, which have been provided by Wrigley Company Foundation in partnership with the New Zealand Dental Association, is planned to help to provide improved dental care for New Zealand’s most vulnerable groups. The 2018 Community Service Grants will benefit children, the elderly, patients with mental health conditions, the homeless, refugees, low-income families, and […]


New Zealand dentists join forces to host free dental event

New Zealand dentists join forces to host free dental event

Dentists from 80 dental clinics across New Zealand have joined forces to provide free treatment for over a thousand patients over the course of the last couple of weeks. As part of an event organised by the New Zealand Dental Association and Southern Cross Healthcare, volunteers from practices all over the country teamed up to […]


New multi-million-dollar dental clinic to open in South Auckland

New multi-million-dollar dental clinic to open in South Auckland

A brand new, state of the art dental clinic is set to open in South Auckland. The new facility, which will cost in the region of $28.2 million, will be located in Manukau. News of the development has been warmly welcomed by health minister Dr David Clark. There has been a great deal of media […]


New Zealand Dental Association calls for urgent improvements to school dental services

New Zealand Dental Association calls for urgent improvements to school dental services

The head of the New Zealand Dental Association has called for urgent improvements to be made to school dental services. Talking at the annual conference recently, the president of the association, Dr Bill O’Connor, said that the current school system was failing children and leaving them vulnerable to disease. According to the organisation, there are […]


Hamilton dentist raises concerns over link between poverty and ‘third-world dental problems’ in New Zealand

Hamilton dentist raises concerns over link between poverty and ‘third-world dental problems’ in New Zealand

A dentist from Hamilton has raised concerns over the link between poverty and ‘third-world’ dental issues in New Zealand. Assil Russell, dentist and co-founder of dental charity, Revive a Smile, said that the situation is so bad in parts of the country that she has started a petition for subsidies to be made available to […]


Public health expert brands childhood decay a “disease of poverty” in New Zealand

Public health expert brands childhood decay a “disease of poverty” in New Zealand

A public health expert in New Zealand has branded childhood decay a “disease of poverty.” Dr Rob Beaglehole, co-author of a recent report focused on the consequences of childhood decay, said that it is clear that poorer children have a much higher risk of developing decay than kids from more affluent areas. The report, which […]


New Zealand dentists urge the government to do more to support low income patients

New Zealand dentists urge the government to do more to support low income patients

New Zealand’s Dental Association has urged the government to do more to make dental care more accessible to patients on a low income. The Dental Association claims that the people who need dental care the most are missing out on routine appointments, leaving them at risk of complex oral health issues. Although support is available […]


News channel survey reveals strong support for free dental care in New Zealand

News channel survey reveals strong support for free dental care in New Zealand

A survey conducted by a major news channel in New Zealand has revealed overwhelmingly strong support for free dental care. In light of comments made by former Prime Minister Helen Clark, 1 News ran a Facebook poll asking people to vote in favour of or against free dental care. Almost 4,700 people voted, with 4,600 […]