Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’

New Dental  Clinic set to open in Selwyn, New Zealand

New Dental Clinic set to open in Selwyn, New Zealand

Selwyn’s first dental clinic is set to open soon, it has been confirmed. The new clinic, which is located on the Lincoln Maternity Hospital site, is due to open in September or October. Dental nurses who are currently working at primary schools in Rolleston and Lincoln will be transferred to the new community dental clinic […]


Subsidies for Dental Care May Make No Difference

Subsidies for Dental Care May Make No Difference

The President of the New Zealand Dental Association has suggested that subsidised dental care will not make a difference to standards of oral health in New Zealand. John Bell said, that statistics from countries where dental care is subsidised suggest that there may not be a significant difference in standards of oral health if subsidised […]


Thousands Avoiding Dental Care in New Zealand Due to Cost

Thousands Avoiding Dental Care in New Zealand Due to Cost

A Ministry of Health survey has revealed that thousands of people in New Zealand are avoiding dental treatment, because they cannot afford to pay the bill. The survey, which was carried out in 2009, revealed that almost half of adults had avoided going to see the dentist because of the cost of dental treatment. The […]


New Dental Clinic opens in Blenheim, New Zealand

New Dental Clinic opens in Blenheim, New Zealand

A new dental clinic has opened next to Marlborough Girls’ School in Blenheim, The Marlborough Oral Health Clinic opened its doors yesterday and the main aim of the clinic is to improve dental care for primary and pre-school children. A sign saying, ‘Healthy smile, healthy child’ has been displayed on the clinic and staff are […]


New School Dental Clinic opens in Otago, New Zealand

New School Dental Clinic opens in Otago, New Zealand

A new dental clinic has been officially opened at Oamaru North School. The $400,000 clinic has been purpose built to serve children in the local area; the clinic has two dental chairs and will provide free dental care for children aged between 3 and 12 years old. The clinic boasts digital X-ray machines, modern equipment […]


Young People suffering from Poor Oral Health in New Zealand

Young People suffering from Poor Oral Health in New Zealand

A survey has revealed that standards of oral health amongst young people in New Zealand are very low, despite oral healthcare being available to children free of charge. A study of Christchurch pupils showed that a third of students at Linwood College, who underwent examinations as part of the Lane Project, needed dental treatment. Project […]


New Zealand children’s oral health amongst the worst in the developed world

New Zealand children’s oral health amongst the worst in the developed world

Standards of oral health amongst children in New Zealand are amongst the worst in the developed world, according to recent figures. A school dental services report has revealed that 44 percent of children aged 5 have at least one decayed tooth and paediatric dentists have claimed that they are seeing children as young as two […]


Hygienists aiming to encourage better oral health

Hygienists aiming to encourage better oral health

Dental hygienists in Invercargill, New Zealand, have been stepping up the campaign to improve oral health across the region. The number of dental hygienists in New Zealand is increasing year on year and many part-time staff are becoming full-time members of the dental team. Dental hygiene is an extremely important part of oral healthcare and […]


New Zealand set to introduce subsidised dental care

New Zealand set to introduce subsidised dental care

Kiwis will soon benefit from subsidised dental care, according to the leader of the Progessive Party, Jim Anderton. Mr Anderton said that subsidised dental care would soon become part of the health service; this will enable all citizens to access affordable dental care and improve national standards of oral health. Currently, dental care is free […]