Free teen dental scheme under strain as dentists subsidise shortfall
It claimed the CDA contract was being underfunded by about $60m annually, stating the 19 treatments covered by…
Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
Mt Albert Aquatic Centre hydroslide accident leaves boy facing lifelong dental damage
“Mason was going down the hydroslide when, just before the dark part of the tunnel, his head got…
On the Up: Wairoa free dental clinic overwhelmed as adults seek urgent care from volunteer dentists
Woodhams, who has volunteered her time in Wairoa on several occasions, said she and five other dental professionals…
Auckland resident Chenglin Li sentenced for unlicensed dental clinic
“Clients were entitled to expect you were licensed, and you weren’t,” he said. Judge Kevin Glubb. Photo /…
Something rotten: The sorry state of New Zealand’s dental health
Max Harris, of Dental for All, joins a nationwide roadshow examining the consequences of an oral health system…
Garlic extract is a ‘viable alternative’ to popular mouthwashes: study
Death to bad breath comes in cloves. Garlic — that pungent, bulb-shaped veggie that gives food a kick…
FDA restricts kids’ fluoride supplements over health risks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s…
FDA restricts fluoride supplements for children
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen…
Super withdrawals for dental soar to new heights, prompting calls for more oral health funding
A 12-fold increase in Australians raiding their retirement nest eggs to fund expensive dental treatments in recent years…
Veneers gone wrong: Influencer warns of botched $17k dental procedure
“Every time I went back, they told me it was no big deal – and then they eventually…
Calls grow for free dental care as Northland patients flood emergency departments
This involves exploring partnerships with local communities to ensure primary and community healthcare – including oral health services…