PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA decaying system: MoH data shows Northland children's teeth worst in NZWhy do Northland children have the worst teeth in the country when dental care is free?28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'David vs Goliath': Disappearing dentist found guilty of professional misconductAl-Mozany said managing an Auckland practice from Australia was a "mistake".09 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandPleas for Government dental helpThe Government stalled on a promise to fix New Zealand's dental crisis.19 Jan 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100k of free dental care 'barely scratched the surface'Some 223 people in Tauranga that received free dental care last month.09 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandDentist gets threats after advising extra charge for unvaxxedThe company is happy to treat both but the unvaccinated will face a PPE fee.08 Nov 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Godawful pain': Dentist file breaks in woman's toothThe woman said she was in more pain then before the treatment.16 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandDisabled man with extreme toothache waits 4 months for treatmentPain is affecting the man's behaviour, but the DHB is not treating his case as urgent.01 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandKiwi weight loss device locks mouth almost shutResearchers say magnetic device could be affordable tool for people battling obesity.27 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandDental disaster: Nearly 2000 patients in limbo as firm collapsesA parent dental company has gone under, leaving 1661 patients owed a total of $770,000.29 May 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: How 'vulnerable' hospital services will changeServices have been flagged as vulnerable: what that means, and how they could change.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand1700 Auckland kids wait in pain as Covid-19 aggravates dental backlogsThe crisis shows how weaknesses in the health system have worsened after Covid-19.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Mummy, my teeth, my teeth': Why 3yo waited months for treatmentHer back teeth were crumbling and painful but her case didn't qualify as urgent.02 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandCurrent waits for kids dental checkup 'just too long'Children classed as low risk for teeth decay could wait two to three years for a checkup.03 Nov 02:51 AM
KahuGP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teethPatients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildren are going for years without dental check-upsThousands of children are at risk of developing severe dental issues in adolescence.12 Oct 08:13 PM
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 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDentists performing orthodontics serious problem, specialists sayA dentist can perform orthodontic work without training as a specialist orthodontist.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
