Dentists
The inconvenient tooth about a trip to the dentist
Why does it cost so much to look after our teeth? Audio
Wairoa has been without an adult dentist for two years
The Hawke's Bay district of Wairoa hasn't had a dentist for adults in nearly two years.
The problem's been worsened by a huge dental need because of high rates of drug addiction.
Hawke's Bay… Audio
Dental Assoc hits out at Coca-Cola using te reo Māori
The New Zealand Dental Association has lashed out at Coca-Cola for targeting Māori on soft drink labels calling it "unethical and completely irresponsible." Audio
Dentists call for review into children’s dental care
Dentists are calling for a review of children's dental care saying its not fair that some kids are suffering for months with painful conditions while they wait for treatment. Audio
Advantages of a sugar tax
The Californian city of Berkely has seen a 50 percent decrease in sugary drink consumption since introducing a sugar tax - should we do the same? Plus, grown adults in NZ are pulling out their own… Audio
Dentist launches petition calling for govt to subsidise visits
Hamilton dentist Assil Russell says New Zealanders have third world dental problems, so she's started a petition calling on the government to subsidise visits. Video, Audio
Botched: Kiwis bring shoddy dental work home
Dentists say they all too often have to pick up the pieces when New Zealanders travel overseas for dental treatment. "The quality of work was absolutely appalling," one says. Audio
Dentist care for those who can't afford it
A group of Auckland's dentists and the City Mission are giving free dental care to those who normally can't afford it. Audio
Cost of visits getting the blame for slow uptake of dental care
In the latest instalment of RNZ's election year series, 'Is this the Brighter Future?' we evaluate the Ministry of Health's latest figures of dental care. According to those figures, fewer than half… Audio
Abano looks to dental for growth
Healthcare company Abano is looking to its New Zealand dental business, branded as Lumino, to drive a significant lift in earnings.
Murray Thomson - Teeth Talk
Did you know that humans form two sets of teeth over the course of their lives - Professor of Dental Epidemiology and Public Health, also editor of New Zealand Dental Journal, Murray Thomson from the… Audio
Teeth Talk
Did you know that humans form two sets of teeth over the course of their lives? Professor of Dental Epidemiology and Public Health, also editor of New Zealand Dental Journal, Murray Thomson from the… Audio
Dentists dismiss new research claiming tooth decay declining
Dentists are disputing new research claiming tooth decay is declining in New Zealand, saying it is not giving the full picture. Audio