Phone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agony
With throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.
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'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis point
The Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.
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
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
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
OPINION: Letters and premium debate on the All Blacks and more.
'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
Members voted 'overwhelmingly' for two further strikes in October.
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
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
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
OPINION: Our editorial on the campaign launches that fired up the parties' activists.
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
Dr Kris Sweetapple is NZ's Young Dentist of the Year, and he's on a mission of change.
‘Frustrated and disheartened’: Dental surgeons unable to keep up with children’s waitlist
About 4000 children are waiting for dental surgery at any one time.
Labour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new poll
The poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.
Greens will have free portable dental clinics across country
It is part of a larger dental care package being unveiled on Sunday.
Dentist's frightening warning to vapers
An urgent warning has been issued to vapers after an expert noticed a disturbing trend.
Dentist fights to keep job after 'appalling' botched procedures
One patient spent $32,700 on work another dentist said would fail 'catastrophically'.
Why you’re brushing your teeth all wrong
Dental hygienist Laura Schikkerling fills the gaps in your cleaning technique.
The 'expensive mistake' that's left one dentist $18,000 out of pocket
Authority says dismissal "callous and peremptory". Employer says he didn't know the law.
Anti-bird roosting measures in cladding of new $63m block
'Sloped the bottom of the cruciform indents at a 50-degree angle,': birds don't roost.
'Not doing enough': Dentist calls for Govt to prioritise dental health
Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.
'Absolute agony': Children waiting up to nine months for dental surgery
A 'frustrated' mum has struggled for months to get her 6-year-old seven fillings.
Cancer treatment crisis, green light for more migrants & history at the Cabinet table | Focus Morning Bulletin 12 April, 2023
Cancer treatment backlog breaching patients' rights, green light for more migrants to get residency and history made at the Cabinet table in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Is it time for free dental care in NZ?
Many people avoid dental care for decades because of the cost.
'Very, very expensive': Dental care woes for rural residents
A lack of dentists is making dental care less of a priority for some rural residents.
Petition launched for Government to provide free dental care for all
Practising dentists are included in the group calling for a change.
Shooting anxiety in Henderson, dental demands grow & 186 US banks vulnerable | Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 March, 2023
How West Auckland residents are faring after terrifying shooting, how many of us want dental care to be free and warnings as 200 US banks at risk in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Kaipara residents forced to travel as town continues to go without a dentist
The only dental clinic in Dargaville closed more than a year ago.
Karekare feels forgotten, two trains collide in Greece & one year on from Parliament protest | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 March, 2023
Angry residents in cut-off Karekare on Auckland's west coast feel forgotten, passenger and freight train collide in Greece killing dozens & prosecutions continue one year on from Parliament protest in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Richard Prebble: Red tape is a toothache that needs extracting
Opinion: Monopoly Soviet-style health system has all the wrong incentives.
'Terrified': Patient ‘gobsmacked’ after dentist trip ends in request for HIV test
The dental clinic is now reviewing the “isolated incident”.