Locate a Provider Summary
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 Aotearoa.
If aged between:
0 and 12yrs old press 1
School year 9 and 17yrs of age press 2
If you have a general question about teeth and oral health press 3
If you are in need of urgent dental care and there is no available relief of pain service or low-income adult dental service provided by Te Whatu ora (Health NZ) in your area, you can contact
0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583)
This helpline will connect you with a contracted private dentist who can offer subsidised emergency dental care to alleviate pain and address immediate dental concerns.
To find a private dentist near you go to:
www.dcnz.org.nz/cgi-bin/searchohp.pl
