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Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.

Napier's political candidates set to face hard-hitting questions at public meeting today.

A mobile dentistry clinic is being launched for needy families in West Auckland

Medical records of thousands of children under scrutiny in dental contamination scare.

School children will be tested for hepatitis and HIV today after they were treated with potentially contaminated dental equipment.

A dentist has shared his top tips for keeping teeth pearly white the natural way - without damaging your teeth (or your wallet).

Scientists are claiming painful visits to the dentist could become a thing of the past, thanks to an Alzheimer's drug.

Finding 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.

If you're concerned about keeping your teeth white, you may want to take these items off your menu.

An investigation has revealed the evidence in support of flossing is "weak" and could do more harm than good.

The popularity of a lily-white smile spawned a billion-dollar business for Procter & Gamble. For gold, it's meant only more bad news.

Abano Healthcare, the listed medical and dental centre investor, expects an uplift in annual earnings.

Almost 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.

Lauded as a revolution in teeth cleaning, electric brushes may do more damage than good.

Dental 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.

What 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.

Infants 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.

NSW 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.

Teeth are under attack from a growing problem that many dentists are failing to treat.

The common habit of grinding the teeth - bruxism - while asleep can have wide-ranging health consequences.

Otago University's Dental School has been recognised as among the top 10 in the world.

More pre-schoolers are being hospitalised with dental disease including severe tooth decay than any other age group.

Black Sticks golden girl Mandy Barker is on a mission to score a golden smile.

Fillings and the dentist's drill could soon become just an unpleasant memory thanks to a new technique aimed at rebuilding damaged teeth.

Only half of all adult New Zealanders have been to a dentist in the past year, a poll has found.

An Auckland dental practice manager who fradulently obtained more than $150,000 from ACC was caught out by his employer.