New ZealandTime to tax sugary drinks, say health boards"NZ children could live shorter lives than their parents."09 Jul 04:14 AM
LifestyleDental care bites wallets: Kiwis leaving teeth to rotCan you afford to take care of your teeth? The dire state of the nation's oral health.27 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandDetective Sugar Spotter educating kids about sugar and tooth decayCharity writing book to show 'vast amounts' of sugar in our food and harm it does to teeth17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDental decay in Kiwi kids 'disease of poverty'Most of thousands of under-12s needing rotting teeth pulled from poorer families - experts07 May 12:44 AM
LifestyleThe unexpected causes of tooth decayFrom fruit tea to brushing after breakfast.23 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandThink tank finds evidence weak for sugar taxThe Ministry of Health-commissioned report found only weak evidence for sugar taxes.01 Feb 10:16 PM
New ZealandFree mobile dental clinic swampedScheme with local iwi to deliver free dental care in Wairoa may be extended.17 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleThe five dental trends you should avoidHere's why you should stop drinking hot lemon water.26 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark lobbies Govt for free dental careHelen Clark took to Twitter to implore Government to consider free dental care for all.17 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandDental health in New Zealand's childrenData was provided under the Official Information Act by the Ministry of Health to the New Zealand Herald.Watch07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists alarmed at captive orcas' teethKiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.12 Oct 03:51 AM
PoliticsCandidates to front up to Napier Grey PowerNapier's political candidates set to face hard-hitting questions at public meeting today.17 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandDentists go mobile for needy childrenA mobile dentistry clinic is being launched for needy families in West Auckland09 May 08:17 PM
New ZealandRecords of thousands of kids scrutinisedMedical records of thousands of children under scrutiny in dental contamination scare.31 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandDental scare: Emergency blood testsSchool children will be tested for hepatitis and HIV today after they were treated with potentially contaminated dental equipment.31 Jan 05:24 PM
LifestyleNine foods that whiten your teethA dentist has shared his top tips for keeping teeth pearly white the natural way - without damaging your teeth (or your wallet).27 Jan 07:15 AM
LifestyleIs this the end of fillings in our teeth?Scientists are claiming painful visits to the dentist could become a thing of the past, thanks to an Alzheimer's drug.10 Jan 12:36 AM
LifestyleRegions offer the cheapest dental careFinding affordable dental care in the big smoke can be like pulling teeth, driving many to head to the regions and smaller cities to get a cheaper deal.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessAbano Healthcare expects 50 percent liftAbano Healthcare told shareholders it expects to lift first-half profit by up to 50 percent in 2017 with earnings driven by dental acquisitions.24 Oct 11:41 PM
LifestyleWhy this Kiwi's smile went globalOnce plagued by the state of her teeth, this Auckland mother's pearly whites are now world famous.12 Oct 08:26 AM
Lifestyle10 foods and drinks that stain your teethIf you're concerned about keeping your teeth white, you may want to take these items off your menu.11 Oct 03:30 AM
LifestyleFlossing your teeth is a waste of timeAn investigation has revealed the evidence in support of flossing is "weak" and could do more harm than good.03 Aug 05:30 AM
BusinessGold loses shine amid teeth-whitening crazeThe popularity of a lily-white smile spawned a billion-dollar business for Procter & Gamble. For gold, it's meant only more bad news.28 Apr 01:00 AM
BDBDBusinessNZ dental chain drives Abano growthAbano Healthcare, the listed medical and dental centre investor, expects an uplift in annual earnings.07 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleVideos drill down on dental fearAlmost half of adults have moderate fears about going to the dentist, and 5 to 10 per cent have told researchers they avoid dental care as a result.27 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleDo electric toothbrushes damage teeth?Lauded as a revolution in teeth cleaning, electric brushes may do more damage than good.12 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi hopes to provide free dental careDental care doesn't come cheap in NZ but an inspired Kiwi is one step closer to providing free dental care for the poor after winning an AMP scholarship.12 Nov 08:11 PM
LifestyleDon't bother flossing - studyWhat if flossing wasn't so important after all - what if it made no real difference to dental health? That's the suggestion emerging from a new body of research.20 Oct 01:22 AM
LifestyleBabies given fizzy drinks in bottlesInfants drinking juice and fizzy drinks out of baby bottles is just one of the alarming causes of Northland's shocking child tooth decay, an expert says.24 Aug 10:05 PM
LifestyleAdding milk to tea could save your teeth - researchA protein in the milk prevents tannins in the tea discolouring the enamel. It is said to be even more effective than whitening toothpastes and as good as some bleaching products.17 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandDentist left broken bit in boy's mouth for yearsA dentist has been censured after leaving part of a tool inside a teenager's mouth - a mistake he never mentioned to the teen and his parents.16 Aug 04:41 AM
WorldSydney dental patients in HIV scareNSW health authorities are set to warn that around 11,000 dental patients of two Sydney clinics may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis, it's been reported.02 Jul 12:02 AM
Lifestyle'Healthy' snacks attack teethTeeth are under attack from a growing problem that many dentists are failing to treat.14 Jun 12:44 AM
LifestyleGrinding can cause teeth to crumble and fall out - expertThe common habit of grinding the teeth - bruxism - while asleep can have wide-ranging health consequences.28 Apr 09:40 PM
