New ZealandUnlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentistPatients told the court their fillings fell out and root canals failed.22 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumLifestyleWhat the colour of your teeth reveals about your healthTelegraph: The appearance of our teeth can tell us more than you might think.16 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandInjured teen's five teeth stored in milk, but dental staff didn't see reimplantation as urgentThe long-term prognosis for the 14yo's teeth was 'seriously jeopardised' by the delay.15 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumLifestyle'Don't dwell on the what ifs': Auckland cop shot in the face during Queen St killings 22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek30 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandPork crackling snacker breaks tooth on birthday, leading to small claims clashThe man claimed the pork crackling product was not 'fit for purpose'.24 May 04:00 AM
Healthcare'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled outThe dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.12 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandFizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiumsDental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFive surprising health benefits of flossing dailyTelegraph: Flossing helps mitigate the serious health risks associated with gum disease.24 Feb 08:42 PM
Politics‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental careNancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Truly grateful’: Custom mouthguards key to Kelston’s rugby successAUT's initiative included dental exams and treatments, ensuring players' safety.23 Feb 10:38 PM
New ZealandCall for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua councilThe ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.11 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Terrible pain': Woman left in agony after dentist puts crown on wrong toothThe previously 'perfectly healthy' tooth later required a root canal.10 Feb 01:00 AM
KahuMāori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at OtagoDr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'10 Dec 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleScared of the dentist? Here’s how to copeNew York Times: Don’t skip appointments - try these strategies instead.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Kahu‘We were inundated’: Almost 400 people given free dental careThe clinic was unable to meet all the demand for its services.15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSuspended Ponsonby dentist faces 19 health practitioner charges, appears in courtDr Jacob Goldenberg of Total Health Dentistry had been suspended since March last year.14 Oct 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBad teeth make you look older: Why it’s never too late to future-proof your smileTelegraph: Dental experts weigh in on how to keep your teeth in top condition as you age.13 Aug 02:43 AM
LifestyleCan ‘nose blindness’ keep you from smelling your bad breath?People can lose the ability to smell chronic bad breath — here's why.04 Aug 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSwish, spit, repeat: Is oil pulling good for your teeth?New York Times: Ancient remedy or modern myth?03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe best and worst habits for your teethNew York Times: Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavoured coffees and more.21 Jul 04:00 AM
KahuMāori three times more likely to need emergency dental careNew study identified oral health inequities for Māori18 Jul 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAsk a Doctor: My partner of 20 years has terrible breath. HelpTelegraph: Dr James Le Fanu answers readers’ questions. This week: Halitosis.12 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleElectric toothbrushes are better for your teeth - but the right technique matters more'The most important thing is not so much the brush, but the brusher.'26 Jun 06:00 AM
LifestyleMaking these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementiaMidlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.02 Jun 02:41 AM
New ZealandAnti-fluoride group loses High Court bid to stop Hastings council adding fluoride to waterFluoridation in Hastings water recommenced on April 8, 2024.24 May 02:20 AM
New ZealandJaw advancement surgery needed for 12yo who had braces fitted by untrained dentistThe 12-year-old's mother was led to believe the dentist was an orthodontist.06 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe data debate: Have children’s teeth really improved in a city where fluoride was removed?An expert says an anti-fluoride campaigner's use of Health NZ stats is 'misleading'.22 Apr 06:00 PM
