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

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

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.

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.

It's likely that the condition of our teeth influences health over many parts of our body beyond the digestive system.

A West Auckland dental practice is offering free dental care tomorrow in exchange for two cans of food for charity.

After chasing government money for the past decade, Otago University now accepts it'll have to fund any expansion to its dental school by itself.

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.

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

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

Buyer beware: That's the expert advice for beachgoers wanting a quick fix to brighten their pearly whites for summer.

The gap-toothed smile flashed by some of today's top models is leading to a stateside boom in quirky dental treatment.

Concerns over amalgam fillings send Gill South to the dentist - but the cost sends her seeking more information.

Everyone knows the feeling - you see an inflated price and think, "I can't believe it's that expensive".