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Dental Association Urges Government To Switch Off Sugar Tap In Schools
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 6:33 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is urging Government health and education ministries to agree and implement some simple measures to help improve the oral health of our nation’s adolescents this World Oral Health Day (observed 20 March). NZDA ... More >>
Dental Association Dismayed At Plans To Repeal Smokefree Amendments Act
Monday, 4 December 2023, 11:15 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is dismayed at the government’s intentions to repeal the Smokefree Amendments Act and end plans to protect future generations from harmful tobacco addiction. In 2023, around 8% of adults continue to be daily ... More >>
Switch to Water Challenge launches on National Oral Health Day
Monday, 30 October 2023, 6:24 am | New Zealand Dental Association
New Zealand’s Dental Association (NZDA) is asking Kiwis to ditch sugary drinks for the month of November as part of the NZDA’s annual Switch to Water Challenge. This year’s 30-day challenge launches on 1 November to coincide with New Zealand’s ... More >>
Dental Association Welcomes National’s Targeting Better Health Outcomes
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) welcomes the National party’s concept of reintroducing health targets to improve timely access to hospital dental services for New Zealanders. "Of the five targets announced, two have the potential to ... More >>
Dental Association Welcomes Labour’s Pledge To Extend Free Dental Care
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) welcomes the Labour Party’s campaign pledge to extend free dental care to New Zealanders under 30 years of age if re-elected. The free dental care package announced is intended to cover annual check-ups, teeth ... More >>
Dentists Urge Government Action To Address Growing Oral Health Crisis
Monday, 20 March 2023, 8:39 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is calling on the Government to do more to improve dental access and affordability this World Oral Health Day (20 March). NZDA President Dr Erin Collins says there is growing sense of crisis in the country ... More >>
Dentists Help Low-income Adults With Charity Grant
Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 9:00 am | New Zealand Dental Association
A grant from the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) and Aotearoa Charity Hospital (ARCH) has helped transform the lives of some low-income patients. Mt Albert dentist Dr Riddhi Patel has helped 16 patients so far with dental treatment that they could ... More >>
Hamilton Teen Parents And Kids Brushing Up On Oral Health
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 11:13 am | New Zealand Dental Association
Hamilton teen parents and their children have been given dental health training and check-ups as part of efforts to boost oral health for the whole Whānau. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato Oral Health Coordinator, Manaaki Crawford said the ... More >>
Dental Association Says Dental Grant Increase ‘first Step’ To Improve Dental Access
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) says that the increase in the MSD Dental Special Needs grants is the first step to improving low-income adult dental access. From 1 December 2022, the annual limit for special needs grants for dental treatment ... More >>
Children In Papua New Guinea Gain From Kiwi Dental Grant
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 9:59 am | New Zealand Dental Association
Children in Papua New Guinea have benefited thanks to a US$5000 grant from the Mars Wrigley Foundation and the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA). Dr Yvonne Golpak, an Otago University Doctor of Clinical Dentistry graduate, now with the University ... More >>
Dental Association Calls For Greater ‘Water Only’ Focus In Schools On National Oral Health Day
Friday, 4 November 2022, 6:09 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
Embargoed until 5am Dental Association calls for greater ‘water only’ focus in schools on National Oral Health Day The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is calling for greater introduction of ‘water only’ schools this National ... More >>
Dental Association Honours Dr Katie Ayers With Life Membership
Monday, 5 September 2022, 10:02 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) honoured Dr Katie Ayers with Honorary Life Membership at the NZDA Conference at Te Pae, Christchurch, last month. Dr Ayers is the Immediate Past President of the NZDA, and the Association’s spokesperson ... More >>
Canterbury’s Dr Donna Batchelor Wins NZDA Service Award 2022
Tuesday, 23 August 2022, 11:24 am | New Zealand Dental Association
Christchurch orthodontist Dr Donna Batchelor was awarded the NZDA Service Award for 2022. The NZDA Awards took place at the NZDA Conference at Te Pae, Christchurch, last week. A remarkable 23 of Donna’s patients have, with her encouragement, gone ... More >>
NZDA Statement On Wellington Water Fluoridation Inquiry
Friday, 8 July 2022, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
Dr Rob Beaglehole, water fluoridation spokesperson, New Zealand Dental Association: The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is disappointed at the events that have led to today’s Inquiry on Wellington Water’s fluoridation mistakes. Although ... More >>
NZDA Budget Day Reaction
Thursday, 19 May 2022, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) has welcomed the Government’s Budget Day dental commitments. The Government will increase grants from $300 to $1000 to improve dental access for the lowest income New Zealanders. NZDA says that their ... More >>
Dentists Support Industrial Action By Public Sector Oral Health Therapists, Dental Therapists And Dental Assistants
Monday, 16 May 2022, 9:47 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is backing industrial action currently being undertaken by members of the Public Service Association, which includes Oral Health Therapists. NZDA Access to Care spokesperson Dr Katie Ayers says Oral Health ... More >>
NZDA Statement On Healthy Drinks In Schools Consultation
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 11:15 am | New Zealand Dental Association
Dr Rob Beaglehole, sugary drinks spokesperson, New Zealand Dental Association: The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is pleased that the government is looking at the issue of health drinks in schools through a public consultation. We praise the ... More >>
Dental Association Acknowledges Stalwart Outgoing Chief Executive
Monday, 4 April 2022, 10:10 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) acknowledges long-term Chief Executive Dr David Crum. Dr Crum stepped down after nearly twenty years in the top job at NZDA at the end of March. NZDA President Dr Erin Collins paid tribute to Dr Crum, “Dr ... More >>
Dentists Call On Government To Improve New Zealand’s Dental Care This World Oral Health Day
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 9:17 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is calling on the Government to deliver on its dental promises this World Oral Health Day (20 March). NZDA Access to Care spokesperson Dr Katie Ayers says it is now time to make good on the promise made ... More >>
Found In Translation: Nelson Refugee Dental Education Translation Project
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 11:20 am | New Zealand Dental Association
A dentist has embraced Nelson’s refugee community. Richmond dentist Dr Jacob Linn has successfully worked with the largest refugee communities in the region, helping to improve dental literacy and increase awareness of available dental services. “I ... More >>
