Media Releases
Media release, 12 September 2023
Dental Association welcomes National’s targeting better health outcomes
Dental Association welcomes National’s targeting better health outcomes
Media release, 5 September 2023
Dental Association welcomes Labour’s pledge to extend free dental care
Dental Association welcomes Labour’s pledge to extend free dental care
Media release, 20 March 2023
Dentists urge Government action to address growing oral health crisis
Dentists urge Government action to address growing oral health crisis
Media release,1 December 2022
Dental Association says dental grant increase ‘first step’ to improve dental access
Dental Association says dental grant increase ‘first step’ to improve dental access
Media release, 4 November 2022
Dental Association calls for greater ‘water only’ focus in schools on National Oral Health Day
Dental Association calls for greater ‘water only’ focus in schools on National Oral Health Day
Media release, 5 September 2022
Dental Association honours Dr Katie Ayers with Life Membership
Dental Association honours Dr Katie Ayers with Life Membership
Media release, 24 August 2022
Taranaki dentist awarded NZDA Colleague of the Year Award 2022
Taranaki dentist awarded NZDA Colleague of the Year Award 2022
Media release, 23 August 2022
Canterbury’s Dr Donna Batchelor wins NZDA Service Award 2022
Canterbury’s Dr Donna Batchelor wins NZDA Service Award 2022
NZDA Statement, 8 July 2022
NZDA statement on Wellington Water Fluoridation Inquiry
NZDA statement on Wellington Water Fluoridation Inquiry
Media release, 19 May 2022
NZDA Budget Day reaction
NZDA Budget Day reaction
Media release, 16 May 2022
Dentists support industrial action by Public Sector Oral Health Therapists, Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants
Dentists support industrial action by Public Sector Oral Health Therapists, Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants
NZDA Statement, 7 April 2022
NZDA statement on healthy drinks in schools consultation
NZDA statement on healthy drinks in schools consultation
Media release, 4 April 2022
Dental Association acknowledges stalwart outgoing Chief Executive
Dental Association acknowledges stalwart outgoing Chief Executive
Media release, 17 March 2022
Dentists call on Government to improve New Zealand’s dental care this World Oral Health Day
Dentists call on Government to improve New Zealand’s dental care this World Oral Health Day
Media release, 16 March 2022
Found in translation: Nelson Refugee Dental Education Translation Project
Found in translation: Nelson Refugee Dental Education Translation Project
Media release, 9 November 2021
Dental Association delighted as water fluoridation drought ends
Dental Association delighted as water fluoridation drought ends
Media release, 5 November 2021
Dental Association disappointed in Government’s dental efforts
Dental Association disappointed in Government’s dental efforts
Media release, 22 July 2021
Dental Association concern over Pasifika dental health
Dental Association concern over Pasifika dental health
Media release, 14 April 2021
Dental Association says study shows impact of South Africa’s sugary drinks levy
Dental Association says study shows impact of South Africa’s sugary drinks levy
Media release, 18 March 2021
Dental Association welcomes pragmatic resolution to community water fluoridation decisions
Dental Association welcomes pragmatic resolution to community water fluoridation decisions
Media release, 15 December 2020
NZDA slam Coca Cola for ‘irresponsible, offensive’ marketing
NZDA slam Coca Cola for ‘irresponsible, offensive’ marketing
Media release, 2 November 2020
Switch to Water with Eliza McCartney
Switch to Water with Eliza McCartney
Media release, 6 October 2020
NZDA Awards Evening set to honour outstanding dentists
NZDA Awards Evening set to honour outstanding dentists
Media release, 29 Setpember 2020
NZDA welcomes Labour Party oral health policy
NZDA welcomes Labour Party oral health policy
Media release, 15 September 2020
NZDA welcomes policy to bolster dental spending on kids
NZDA welcomes policy to bolster dental spending on kids
Media release, 6 August 2020
Dental Association doorsteps Parliament on low income dental access
Dental Association doorsteps Parliament on low income dental access
Media release, 15 July 2020
Dental Association says Kiwi-led study in ‘The Lancet’ shows sugar-tax benefit
Dental Association says Kiwi-led study in ‘The Lancet’ shows sugar-tax benefit
Media release, 1 July 2020
NZDA congratulates Kiwi winner of International College of Dentists grant
NZDA congratulates Kiwi winner of International College of Dentists grant
Media release, 13 May 2020
Dentists reassure about safety in level 2; advises public to contact for appointments
Dentists reassure about safety in level 2; advises public to contact for appointments
Media release, 6 May 2020
Dentists say redundancies increasing, large increase in emergency care provided under lockdown
Dentists say redundancies increasing, large increase in emergency care provided under lockdown
Media release, 28 April 2020
Dentists desperate to assist New Zealanders
Dentists desperate to assist New Zealanders
Media release, 24 April 2020
NZDA says oral health not a focus for government, feels shut out
NZDA says oral health not a focus for government, feels shut out
Media release, 22 April 2020
Dental Association issues dire warning to Epidemic Response Committee on dental care
Dental Association issues dire warning to Epidemic Response Committee on dental care
Media release, 31 March 2020
Dental Association survey reports dentists available for emergency dental treatment but lack of PPE an issue
Dental Association survey reports dentists available for emergency dental treatment but lack of PPE an issue
Media release, 13 February 2020
Dentists call on government to adopt Chile’s sugar reduction success
Dentists call on government to adopt Chile’s sugar reduction success
Media release, 3 February 2020
Dental Association says UK evidence shows sugary drinks tax is effective
Dental Association says UK evidence shows sugary drinks tax is effective
Media release, 25 November 2019
Trans-Tasman Health Star meeting in Christchurch produces poor outcome for dental health
Trans-Tasman Health Star meeting in Christchurch produces poor outcome for dental health
Joint media release, 13 November 2019
Coca Cola labels exploit Māori
Coca Cola labels exploit Māori
Media release, 11 November 2019
Dentists say ‘Zero Carbon’ bipartisan approach needed for water fluoridation
Dentists say ‘Zero Carbon’ bipartisan approach needed for water fluoridation
Media release, 15 October 2019
Water works wonders as Eliza McCartney backs Kiwis to Switch to Water
Water works wonders as Eliza McCartney backs Kiwis to Switch to Water
Media release, 3 October 2019
Dentists back call for Government action on unhealthy food and drink
Dentists back call for Government action on unhealthy food and drink
Media release, 21 August 2019
Dental Association backs government review on sugar labels
Dental Association backs government review on sugar labels
Media release, 25 July 2019
Dentists back World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Dentists back World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Media release, 15 May 2019
Dentists point to another study showing levies on sugary drinks work
Dentists point to another study showing levies on sugary drinks work
Media release, 2 April 2019
Dentists back calls to restrict junk food advertising
Dentists back calls to restrict junk food advertising
Media release, 20 March 2019
Dental Association calls for greater low-income adult dental access on World Oral Health Day
Dental Association calls for greater low-income adult dental access on World Oral Health Day
Media release, 11 March 2019
Dentists point to US sugary drink tax as prevention measure needed in NZ
Dentists point to US sugary drink tax as prevention measure needed in NZ
Media release, 31 October 2018
Spring in to the Switch to Water Challenge with Eliza McCartney
Media release, 10 October 2018
Dental Association praises Naenae community market for sugary drink stance
Dental Association praises Naenae community market for sugary drink stance
Media release, 20 September 2018
Dental Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Tax Working Group report backs sugary drinks tax
Dental Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Tax Working Group report backs sugary drinks tax
Media release, 13 September 2018
Dental Association urges New Zealand not to be left behind on sugary drinks
Dental Association urges New Zealand not to be left behind on sugary drinks
Media release, 20 August 2018
NZDA President calls out school dental service
NZDA President calls out school dental service
Media release, 25 July 2018
Dental Association praises Whanganui DHB for ‘water is best’ approach
Dental Association praises Whanganui DHB for ‘water is best’ approach
Media release, 10 July 2018
Dental Association calls for marketing regulations as study reveals Facebook sugary drinks marketing push
Media release, 27 June 2018
NZDA statement on Civil Appeal Judgement Supreme Court
NZDA statement on Civil Appeal Judgement Supreme Court
Media release, 20 June 2018
Dental Association says low-cost prevention measures work
Dental Association says low-cost prevention measures work
Media release, 29 May 2018
Kiwi dentists back suggestion of graphic cigarette-style health warnings on sugary drinks
Media release, 28 May 2018
Dental Association: aged care facilities should prioritise oral health
Media release, 9 May 2018
Dental Association receive international award for ‘water only’ Kiwi schools
Dental Association receive international award for ‘water only’ Kiwi schools
Media release, 16 January 2018
Dental Association calls for action after Kiwi drinks found to be sweeter than overseas
