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![Why tooth enamel is so important - and how to protect it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why tooth enamel is so important - and how to protect it
New York Times: Some people simply have thinner or more brittle enamel.
![Don't try these dental hacks from TikTok on your teeth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Don't try these dental hacks from TikTok on your teeth
TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks. But do they deliver?
![Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past
The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.
![Dental professional honoured in New Year list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
!['Tooth fairy' brings smiles for whānau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Tooth fairy' brings smiles for whānau
Despite being fined for working without a dental technician qualification, Māori in Northland support the woman known as 'the Tooth Fairy.' Video / Te Ao Māori News
!['Tooth fairy' fined $7k for making dentures for desperate locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Tooth fairy' fined $7k for making dentures for desperate locals
Tooth fairy Claire Wihongi-Matene was fined for low-cost unlicensed denture service.
![IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
IRD puts four Auckland dentistry companies under
The businesses were in receivership till last April but repaid creditors $5m to escape.
![Phone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Phone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agony
With throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.
![Helen Robinson: Affordable dental care would make everyone smile](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Helen Robinson: Affordable dental care would make everyone smile
It’s not right that people in a developed country such as NZ should suffer so badly.
![Dentists roll out preventative oral health care programme](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dentists roll out preventative oral health care programme
A subscription covers a dental exam, X-rays and one hygiene treatment annually.
![Employment Relations Authority asked to step in over senior doctor pay dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Employment Relations Authority asked to step in over senior doctor pay dispute
Te Whatu Ora said its teams were still determining the impact of the strike.
![Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Letters: On crime, climate, a stadium, grey power and men's health
OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.
!['No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
![Senior doctors and dentists to strike again next month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Senior doctors and dentists to strike again next month
Members voted 'overwhelmingly' for two further strikes in October.
![On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist
National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.
![Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist
Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.
![Claire Trevett: Nats will be delighted by attack ads as Labour poll strain kicks in](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Claire Trevett: Nats will be delighted by attack ads as Labour poll strain kicks in
It's been easy to depict Labour as desperate this week - because it has looked it.
![Labour bites back with new voter bait as parties prepare for final weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Labour bites back with new voter bait as parties prepare for final weeks
OPINION: Our editorial on the campaign launches that fired up the parties' activists.
![Claire Trevett: Labour delivers campaign launch with bite, protests and hype](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Claire Trevett: Labour delivers campaign launch with bite, protests and hype
OPINION: Labour hopes dental care policy lands better with voters than GST off fruit, veg.
![Dentist with Hawke’s Bay roots wants to fill the gaping hole in our health system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dentist with Hawke’s Bay roots wants to fill the gaping hole in our health system
Dr Kris Sweetapple is NZ's Young Dentist of the Year, and he's on a mission of change.