New ZealandFree dental care for adults would cost $648m a yearThe numbers were revealed in a report two years ago - but nothing was done.30 Sep 06:37 AM
New ZealandDentists bite back for better care for struggling KiwisLow-income Kiwis struggle for good dental care - and dentists need funding to provide it.05 Aug 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Woeful' neglect of kids' teeth: Researchers call for Govt actionKids without fluoridated water face 20 per cent higher risk of severe tooth decay - study.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Not good enough': Parents outraged over Seven Sharp's tooth fairy storyViewers have accused Seven Sharp of spoiling the fun for Kiwi kids.24 Jul 01:55 AM
New ZealandOral health epidemic: Plaque plaguing one in five Canterbury 5-year-oldsTwo in every five Pacific children were found to have decay, the research discovered.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Looming crisis': 20,000 New Zealanders missing out on dental care each dayAt least one person in intensive care with life-threatening dental infections.22 Apr 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Third wave' brings surge in demand for mental health careIt comes after dire warnings from a string of health care workers.21 Apr 11:02 PM
New Zealand'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPEHealth care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.30 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Dental Council recommends suspending non-essential dental services"We recognise this is a difficult time for all practitioners ..."22 Mar 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreschooler's teeth removed after delayApologies have been given after the serious adverse events.03 Dec 10:09 PM
LifestyleTea-lovers may be hurt, fruity infusions as bad as fizzyThe acid in the fruity drink can erodes the teeth if people consume too much.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I look like that sloth from Ice Age' - dental patientGrace went to the dentist to straighten her teeth. She ended up with something else.02 Oct 02:03 AM
BusinessDental tourism: Is going abroad for a crown worth the risk?Dentistry doesn't always have to cost a fortune.03 Sep 12:30 AM
Business'Can I see your ID?': Countdown's energy drink restrictionThe restriction will be imposed throughout the 180 Countdown stores nationwide.02 Sep 12:33 AM
New ZealandService above self for dentistSugary food and drinks big hurdle to overcome.27 Aug 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOne jaw broken every two months by dental workConcerns about advertising and injuries were investigated years before one mum complained.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDentists performing orthodontics serious problem, specialists sayA dentist can perform orthodontic work without training as a specialist orthodontist.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily's dental nightmare: Five years and $30,000 to correct children's teethPatients who require more orthodontic work to reverse mistakes can suffer dental burnout.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpen your mouth and say argh! Dentist censured for root canal on wrong toothThe dentist diagnosed tooth 41 but performed the root canal treatment on tooth 31.19 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandA 70yo man has 10 broken teeth and can't eat properly. A Good Samaritan came forward with $20,000.The 70-year-old can't afford to fix his teeth, but now a Good Samaritan could help.28 May 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Huge public support': dental petition to be deliveredEvery month a charity helps people who tried to fix their own teeth.26 May 07:53 PM
New Zealand'My hand's sore from pulling so many': $20m spent a year tearing out rotten teethThis petition follows a 10,000-signature one presented in August 2017.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFree dental for adults? Minister considering official adviceRoughly a third of Kiwis have untreated tooth decay amid calls for free treatment.14 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandChildhood tooth decay associated with injury - studyChildren who have broken bones or other injuries likely to also have dental decay.11 Apr 02:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDIY dentistry: Excruciating moment man takes power drill to his teethWARNING: GRAPHIC: Rotorua man couldn't afford to go to the dentist - so he did this.30 Mar 08:27 PM
OpinionNiki BezzantNiki Bezzant: Fortune smiles on good healthCOMMENT: Our mouths are a mirror, in many ways, to our bodies.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for affordable dental careCalls are growing for more affordable dental care.05 Mar 08:22 PM
New ZealandThe huge expense of going to the dentist: Kiwis resort to DIY on their teethThe Health Minister says there is "huge unmet need" in oral health.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus Waste Free Hack 4: The waste jarFour months rubbish in one glass jar. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Jan 06:45 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus Waste Free Hack 3: DIY toothpasteSay goodbye to toothpaste tubes. Made with funding from NZ On Air02 Jan 06:45 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Pulling teeth - the fight for free dental careCOMMENT: Last year 7000 children required hospital dental treatment.03 Nov 10:25 PM
KahuRotten: 1500 decayed teeth pulled out of kids in this regionNationally, 36,000 decayed teeth had to be removed from kids aged 13 and under.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland to get new $28.2m dental clinicThe aim is for the new facility to be completed in 2020.28 Aug 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Anti-sugar man' joins Clark's teamDr Beaglehole is a dentist and advocate of a sugar tax.11 Jul 01:15 AM
