Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’
Auckland Students Benefiting From New Mobile Dental Unit
Students in Auckland are benefiting from a new mobile dental unit; the Mobile Smile Unit hit the city’s roads in January. The brand new, state of the art unit is run by Lumino the Dentists, New Zealand’s largest dental provider; it is touring secondary schools in and around Auckland to provide free dental care as […]
New Zealand Dental Therapist To Begin Oral Health Study In Vanuatu
A dental therapist from New Zealand is preparing to start an oral health study in Vanuatu. Liz Webb, who has recently completed a postgraduate diploma in clinical research at Victoria University, is set to start her doctoral study on oral health in Vanuatu next year. Her previous study concentrated on the link between oral health […]
New Zealand Children Missing Out On Dental Care
Children in New Zealand are missing out on dental care, despite the fact that dental services are available free of charge, according to chief dental officer, Dr Robyn Haisman-Welsh. Speaking at a World Oral Health Day event at a school in Gisborne, Dr Haisman-Welsh said that many children are not getting the treatment they need, […]
Dental Record Used To Identify Missing Korean Woman
Dental records have been used to confirm the identity of a woman who went missing in New Zealand earlier this year. Hamilton police used dental records sent from Korea to identify the body, which was found in Waikato River in July after Eunki Kim went missing in June; she was last seen on the 6th […]
Leading Dentist Warns New Zealanders Against Dental Tourism
One of New Zealand’s leading dentists has warned the public against cheap dental treatment abroad. Dr Andrea Shepperson said that people are risking their oral health and general health by travelling to countries like Thailand for dental treatment. Dr Shepperson said that people are being lured in by low prices, but warned that in most […]
DIY Dentistry Becoming More Common in New Zealand
A father from Glenn Innes who asked his son to pull his tooth out claims that DIY dentistry is becoming more common in New Zealand because people cannot afford to see a dentist. Tevita Mahe took a shot of Bourbon before his son pulled out a decayed tooth using pliers because he could no longer […]
A Nice Smile is a Must for a Prospective Partner
A new survey carried out by Oral-B Powerbrush has revealed that most people in New Zealand look for a nice smile in their partner, despite the majority of Kiwis admitting to having poor oral hygiene. The survey showed that more than 80 percent of Kiwis have cavities, with many also suffering from signs of gum […]
Figures Show Improvement in Oral Health Standards in Waikato
Figures from the Waikato District Health Board show a marked improvement in standards of oral health among 5 year olds in the region. Statistics showed that 61 percent of five year old children displayed no signs of decay in 2011, compared to 50 percent in 2010 and just 34 percent in 2004. Data was collected […]
AUT Dental Clinic Set to Expand
The Auckland University of Technology is expanding its dental clinic following increased demand for dental services. The health clinic at the North Shore Campus is currently undergoing building work to create three more treatment units. Demand for the clinic’s services has increased as a result of a growing need for affordable dental care and an […]
Dental Association Disappointed by Fluoride Decision
Representatives from the Dental Association in New Zealand have expressed disappointment, after council members voted to stop fluoridating water in New Plymouth. The council voted eight to five in favour of stopping water fluoridation. Geoff Lingard, professor of the association, said that it was a very “sad” day for the people of New Plymouth. The […]
