Teeth

Oral health historic issue for Maori

In December 2004, Maui Ora Associates published a Review of Maori Child Oral Health Services produced under contract to the Ministry of Health. more info

Child Dental Services

Child dental care is the provision of a range of dental services to assist the maintenance of a functional natural dentition and to bring about an improvement in oral health status of the population. more info (MS Word)

Better oral health for Maori

Marae could play a key role in addressing the urgent need among Maori in oral health care as part of the Labour-led government’s new strategic vision says Associate Minister Mita Ririnui. more info

Better teeth and better health for New Zealand children

"Clear inequalities exist in the oral health of New Zealand children, especially among Maori and Pacific children and those from poorer (low socioeconomic) families. There is, however, enormous scope to reduce these inequalities, as most dental disease is preventable," says the Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) ... more info