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NZDA statement on Civil Appeal Judgement Supreme Court
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 11:44 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court of New Zealand to dismiss two appeals against community water fluoridation. More >>
Dental Association says low-cost prevention measures work
Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The recent Healthy Auckland Together monitoring report shows poorer oral health outcomes for children in the poorest neighbourhoods, being 12 times more likely to have worse oral health compared to children from affluent areas. More >>
Kiwi dentists back graphic warnings on sugary drinks
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
Media release Kiwi dentists back suggestion of graphic cigarette-style health warnings on sugary drinks More >>
Aged care facilities should prioritise oral health
Monday, 28 May 2018, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) says they support an introduction of national protocols for dental hygiene care, and inclusion of oral care criteria as part of aged care facilities compliance with standards. More >>
Dental Association receives international award
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) has received global recognition from Geneva-based FDI World Dental Federation for a project promoting ‘water only’ schools. More >>
Rarotongan communities to receive free dental care
Monday, 18 September 2017, 10:38 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The Wrigley Company Foundation along with the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) today announced the 2017 recipient of a US$5,000 dental grant to help improve dental care and education in the Pacific Islands. This year, the grant has been given to ... More >>
Applications now open for oral health Grants
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 10:48 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The Wrigley Company Foundation and NZDA open 2017 Community Service Grants to help high risk groups access dental care More >>
Sugary drink icon can help confusion over kids’ drinks
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 11:45 am | New Zealand Dental Association
Recent research on the sugar content of supermarket-sold beverages in New Zealand shows finding out sugar levels is a confusing area says the New Zealand Dental Association. More >>
Dental Association highlight actions for sugary drinks
Friday, 9 December 2016, 11:27 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association is launching a new consensus statement on Sugary Drinks endorsed by key health organisations. The actions seek to reduce harm caused by sugary drinks consumption. More >>
Kiwis encouraged to Switch to Water to save their smiles
Monday, 31 October 2016, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
New Zealanders are being challenged to ditch the sugary drinks and Switch to Water for the month of November as part of the New Zealand Dental Association’s annual awareness campaign. More >>
New dental grants for Kiwis who need it most
Monday, 3 October 2016, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The Wrigley Company Foundation along with the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) today announced the recipients of US$23,00o worth of dental grants to help make a difference to the lives of young and vulnerable Kiwis. More >>
Something to smile about
Monday, 3 October 2016, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
3 October 2016 New dental grants give Kiwis who need it most something to smile about More >>
Council’s sugar decision a good first step
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
Auckland Council announced today that it is dropping sugary drinks from vending machines in its 21 leisure centres in a show of leadership in the battle against obesity and type 2 diabetes. The sugary drinks will be replaced with water, unflavoured milk, ... More >>
Applications now open for oral health grants
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The Wrigley Company Foundation and NZDA open 2016 Community Service Grants to help high risk groups access dental care Dental professionals across New Zealand are encouraged to apply for one of 12 Community Service Grants to provide support and access to ... More >>
Water Fluoridation Breakthrough
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) welcomes the Government’s announcement to transfer the decision making process about community water fluoridation to District Health Boards (DHB) from local government. More >>
2016: The year of sugary drinks free schools?
Monday, 21 March 2016, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
2016: The year of sugary drinks free schools? The New Zealand Dental Association is encouraging all schools in New Zealand to become sugary drink free. Today the Ministries of Education and Health are joining force to encourage schools to adopt ... More >>
Switch to Water and stop the decay
Friday, 6 November 2015, 10:04 am | New Zealand Dental Association
Kiwi families are being urged to “Switch to Water” as the New Zealand Dental Association attempts to halt the march of tooth decay. More >>
Vote to continue the fluoridation of Thames water supply
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:45 am | New Zealand Dental Association
The NZ Dental Association urges the community of Thames to vote for continued better health by voting to CONTINUE the fluoridation of Thames water supply in the current referendum. "By voting to continue water fluoridation you are choosing to have added ... More >>
Vote yes in the Thames fluoridation referendum
Tuesday, 13 October 2015, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Dental Association
The NZ Dental Association urges the community of Thames to vote for continued better health by voting YES in the coming referendum on community water fluoridation. “Vote YES is a vote to continue to have added protection that fluoride safely provides ... More >>
MoH, Medsafe congratulated for fluoridation regulation
Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 11:42 am | New Zealand Dental Association
“Fluoride-containing substances, including the substances HFA and SSF are not medicines for the purposes of the Medicines Act when they are manufactured and supplied or distributed for the purpose of fluoridating community drinking water supplies.” More >>
