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Oral health

This section provides oral health resources for health professionals and the public.

Latest news

14 Dec: Ministry welcomes fluoridation decision
12 Sep: World Oral Health Day, 12 September 2012

Quick guide to oral health services

Find out what oral health services you and your family can get – covers pre-school, school-age children, teenagers and adults.

In this section

  • Oral health publications
    Ministry of Health publications on oral health. Read more
  • Oral health resources
    Posters, pamphlets and other resources on oral health. Read more

Related areas

  • Oral health data and stats
  • Fluoridation
  • Visiting a dentist
  • Teeth and gums

Caring for:

  • preschool children
  • school-age children
  • older people

Dental visits are free for ages 0 to 17 – call 0800 TALK TEETH.
Available from Oral health resources

Related websites

  • Medsafe
  • The New Zealand Dental Association
  • Healthy Smiles
  • Oral Health Forum

Page last updated: 09 May 2013

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