CHILD DENTAL SERVICE

Our Services

Services are provided for two different groups ranging from birth to Year 8 of school.


Pre-School Dental Services

Free regular check-ups and treatment are available through this service. Parents, guardians and whanau are encouraged to enrol their children for regular dental care. Information about pre-schoolers free dental care is also available through Plunket Nurses, GP's and Tamariki Ora Providers.  


Registration / Referral Form for Pre-School Children

Registration Forms can be obtained by either contacting us directly, or through your Plunket nurse, GP or Tamariki Ora Provider. 

You can also request registration forms by calling  0800 TINY TEETH (0800 846 983). 


School Dental Services

This service includes children from school Year 1 to school Year 8 and is provided by dental therapists through mobile and community dental clinics. Regular check-ups and treatment are provided. Children requiring care beyond the scope of dental therapists will be referred to private dentists or to specialist services at Christchurch Hospital.

For a list of community dental clinics click here.

This service is provided only during school terms. When schools are closed, you can contact us directly for emergency dental care.

For more information about the child dental services, see the Ministry of Health website below:

www.letstalkteeth.co.nz