He said he would also like to include inert fillings as an option in the school dental system.
Mrs Falkner said huge changes were taking place in the health sector such as some of the services that the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa DHB had merged.
"Regional collaboration is essential and, in many ways, a very good thing.
"However, we must retain medical services within Wairarapa to the greatest possible extent."
Travelling outside the district was extremely difficult for many people, she said.
Fiona Samuel has represented Wairarapa people for the past six years.
"I take my role seriously, provide a strong, experienced voice and am never afraid to ask the hard questions.
"Wairarapa has challenging times ahead, we must maintain local decision-making."
Nationally, close to a third of all incumbent candidates are standing again but, in Wairarapa, about half of the candidates are already on the board.
Health Minister Tony Ryall said there were enough candidates to hold an election for DHB members in all districts.
"That is important because DHBs are significant taxpayer-funded organisations andthey account for most of the day-to-day business of the public health service.
"In many parts of New Zealand, the local DHB is the biggest employer with the biggest revenue."
Mr Ryall said nationwide, more women were standing in this year's election than in the last election.
"This year, 43 per cent of candidates are women compared with 41 per cent in 2010," he said.
This was reflected in Wairarapa - there are six female and seven male candidates.
The Wairarapa DHB has 11 members, seven of whom are elected by the public, and four, including the chairman, are appointed by the minister.
Each board must have at least two Maori members, whom the minister will appoint if they are not elected.
Voting papers for the board members will be sent from September 20-25 and the STV (single transferable voting) system is used.
This means that voters get to express their preference for every candidate standing for their DHB.
