ARDS - free dental care from birth to 17 years
www.ards.co.nz P: 0800 825 583
View a list of adolescent contracting dental practices in the Auckland region.
View a list of schools where the adolescent mobile service operates.
The Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) operates across the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB), Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) and the Waitemata District Health Board (Waitemata DHB) catchment areas. Free dental care is available for children from birth to their 18th birthday and includes dental examinations and x-rays, preventative treatments and treatment of dental caries, which may include fillings. Dental treatment is provided by different dental providers depending on a child's age.
Dental Council of New Zealand
The Dental Council is a regulatory authority created by the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. The Dental Council ensures that oral health practitioners meet and maintain standards in order to protect the health and safety of the New Zealand public. Oral health practitioners regulated by the Dental Council are dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hgygienists, oral health therapists, clinical dental technicians, dental technicians and orthodontic auxiliaries. On the Dental Council website you can search the register for all oral health practitioners registered in New Zealand; find disciplinary decisions about registered oral health practitioners; learn your rights as a patient and raise concern or make a complaint about an oral health practitioner. www.dcnz.org.nz
Ministry of Health - Visiting a Dentist
Find out which dental services are publicly funded in New Zealand.
New Zealand Dental Association
Good oral health is vital for your general health and well-being. Poor oral health and pain and suffering in the mouth can have a significant impact on quality of life. NZDA's site gives information on common dental problems, treatments and oral health care for all age groups and includes dental trauma advice.
Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Information for parents and teachers
Often the first place children learn healthy oral hygiene habits is at home. The ADA encourages parents to visit Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® and browse through the oral health information. You will find helpful tips to help you and your children care for their teeth along with some fun educational games and activities.
