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Teeth the new equality benchmark

Malcolm Gladwell says teeth are becoming the new benchmark of inequality.

Dental costs: Open wide and say 'agh!'

Almost three-quarters of Kiwis say they put off going to the dentist because of the cost - and some are heading overseas for cut-price procedures.

Dental therapist disciplined over expired practising certificate

Toughening up on whiteners

Dentists fear new rules to control the use of damaging teeth whitening products don't go far enough and un-registered practitioners will still be able to apply the chemicals.

Infographic: Water fluoridation in NZ

A map of where in NZ has fluoride added to its water supply.

Jonathan Broadbent: For fluoride

The decision to cut out fluoride in Hamilton's water supply will undermine public health in New Zealand, writes Dr Jonathan Broadbent.

Should fluoride be added to water?

Health advocates say a Hamilton City Council decision to drop fluoride from its water supply will mean a costly decline in oral health. Do you agree? Vote here and leave a comment.

Fluoridated water debate could reopen

The mood is sombre in the South Taranaki District council chambers. Their decision-making is under scrutiny by concerned locals just a couple of metres away in the public gallery.

Perfect smile, long term cost

Electric brush: tooth or fiction

Under the foreign knife

Expensive dental and cosmetic surgery here is creating a burgeoning industry overseas. While a nip and tuck is cheaper offshore, experts say it might also be riskier.

'Get dental work done then plead poverty'

Call for free dental care for all

Consumer Watchdog: Fees worth smiling about

A <i>Herald on Sunday</i> survey has shown the cost of a dental check-up can vary wildly.

A healthy grin

Keep your pearly whites in top condition with a few easy steps, writes Susan Edmunds.

NZ children's dental health still among worst

The dental health of young children continues to be among the worst in the developed world, figures reveal.