Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’
Leading New Zealand dentist calls for additional funding for services, as dental treatment becomes a luxury
One of New Zealand’s leading dentists has called for funding to be made available for affordable dental services after suggesting that dental care has become a luxury for many. Associate Professor Jonathan Broadbent, head of Preventative and Restorative Dentistry at Otago University, said that the most recent dental survey indicates that more and more people […]
Health experts in New Zealand raise concerns as number of children with severe dental issues rises
New Zealand health experts have raised concerns as statistics show that the number of children with severe dental issues has risen. Although research suggests that children generally have better oral health than they did a decade ago, the number of young children with serious dental issues has increased. Dentists are worried that more and more […]
New Zealand dentists call for a focus on preventative care for the country’s poor
Dentists in New Zealand are calling for more focus on preventative care for the poor in a bid to reduce spending on emergency treatment and prevent more cases of severe decay and dental infections. According to statistics from the Ministry of Social Development, the department of Work and Income has dished out more than $140 […]
Otago children face a lengthy wait to see a dentist
Children living in the Otago region of New Zealand are facing a lengthy wait to see the dentist, it has been revealed. Figures show that almost 20 percent of children in Dunedin are up to 10 months behind where they should be in terms of dental checks, with many facing a wait of several months […]
Thousands of Manawatu children waiting months to see a dentist
Thousands of children in the Manawatu area of New Zealand are waiting for dental treatment, it has been revealed. In the worst cases, children have been waiting up to 19 months to get the treatment they need. The latest figures show that more than 7,000 children are waiting to see a dentist. Experts believe it […]
New dental unit set to hit the roads in Manawatu
A new mobile dental unit is set to hit the roads of Manawatu, it has been confirmed. The service will replace an old dental van, which was damaged last year. Health officers have confirmed that a brand new, state of the art mobile clinic has been commissioned to provide mobile services for children who attend […]
Thousands of children are waiting to see a dentist in Manawatu, New Zealand
Thousands of children are waiting to see a dentist in the Manawatu region of New Zealand, as concerns about waiting lists grow. At the end of the year, it was revealed that more than 8,000 children were on a waiting list. The numbers have skyrocketed after a series of events, including dentist resignations, damage to […]
Benefits Claimants In New Zealand Receive Text Encouraging Them To Clean Their Teeth
It’s a scheme, which has been slammed by critics for being degrading; however, brushing rates have increased among benefits claimants ho have been receiving text messages to remind them to clean their teeth. The Canterbury Health Board has been targeting a number of benefits claimants in the area, providing them with regular text messages to […]
New Zealand Dentists Angered By City Council Leaflet
Dental experts in New Zealand have been left frustrated and angry by information given out to the public by Hamilton City Council. Experts have accused the city council of providing the public with misleading information about fluoridation. Fluoride was removed from the city’s water supplies in June, despite opposition from the Ministry of Health. Dental […]
Hundreds Of Patients Treated At Inaugural Lumino Day In New Zealand
Hundreds of dental patients were given something to smile about at the inaugural Lumino Day last weekend; the free dental day, which was hosted by Lumino the Dentists, was a huge success. Fifty dentists, 15 dental hygienists and around 100 support staff joined forces to treat hundreds of patients on Saturday 25th May, providing $120,000 […]
