Dentistry in NZ is either publicly or privately funded. Publicly Funded ServicesRoutine dental care is available to all NZ children and adolescents up to the age 18 free of charge. Child Dental ServicesChildren, from birth to year 8 schooling, must be enrolled with the School Dental Service to receive free routine dental care at their school or community dental clinics. Routine dental treatment is provided by dental therapists and if treatment required is outside a therapist’s scope, referral to a contracting dentist occurs which is free under the Combined Dental Agreement. Special Dental Benefit Scheme for ChildrenThis scheme covers any…

The 0800 TALK TEETH/0800 825 583 free phone number is a Ministry of Health initiative which directs inquiries to the appropriate providers all over NZ. If aged between 0 and 12yrs old press 1 If between school year 9 and 17yrs of age press 2 If you have a general question about teeth and oral health press 3 If there is no relief of pain or low income adult service provided by your DHB phone 0800 TALK TEETH/0800 825 583 to find a contracted private dentist who can provide subsidized emergency dental care. To find a private dentist go to…

Health providers are shown on the map below Māori Oral Health providers are highlighted with a red*, please scroll down for contact details.   North Island Northland Northland District Health Boardwww.northlanddhb.org.nzP: 0800 MY TEETH / 0800 698 3384P: 09 430 4100L: NorthlandService: Community Oral Health and Hospital Dental Service. Ngati Hine Health TrustP: 0800 73 75 73P: 09 404 1551 KawakawaP: 09 430 2386 WhangareiL: NorthlandServices: Community Oral Health Service and Adult Relief of Pain Service Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ikawww.hauora.net.nzP: 09 408 4024L: NorthlandServices: Community Oral Health Service Auckland Auckland District Health Boardwww.adhb.govt.nzP: 0800 TALK TEETH/0800…