Media Releases
Dental Association urges government to switch off sugar tap in schools
Dental Association dismayed at plans to repeal Smokefree Amendments Act
National Oral Health Day used to launch 30-day Switch to Water Challenge
Dental Association welcomes National’s targeting better health outcomes
Dental Association welcomes Labour’s pledge to extend free dental care
Dentists urge Government action to address growing oral health crisis
Dental Association says dental grant increase ‘first step’ to improve dental access
Dental Association calls for greater ‘water only’ focus in schools on National Oral Health Day
Dental Association honours Dr Katie Ayers with Life Membership
Taranaki dentist awarded NZDA Colleague of the Year Award 2022
Canterbury’s Dr Donna Batchelor wins NZDA Service Award 2022
NZDA statement on Wellington Water Fluoridation Inquiry
NZDA Budget Day reaction
Dentists support industrial action by Public Sector Oral Health Therapists, Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants
NZDA statement on healthy drinks in schools consultation
Dental Association acknowledges stalwart outgoing Chief Executive
Dentists call on Government to improve New Zealand’s dental care this World Oral Health Day
Found in translation: Nelson Refugee Dental Education Translation Project
Dental Association delighted as water fluoridation drought ends
Dental Association disappointed in Government’s dental efforts
Dental Association concern over Pasifika dental health
Dental Association says study shows impact of South Africa’s sugary drinks levy
Dental Association welcomes pragmatic resolution to community water fluoridation decisions
NZDA slam Coca Cola for ‘irresponsible, offensive’ marketing
Switch to Water with Eliza McCartney
NZDA Awards Evening set to honour outstanding dentists
NZDA welcomes Labour Party oral health policy
NZDA welcomes policy to bolster dental spending on kids
Dental Association doorsteps Parliament on low income dental access
Dental Association says Kiwi-led study in ‘The Lancet’ shows sugar-tax benefit
NZDA congratulates Kiwi winner of International College of Dentists grant
Dentists reassure about safety in level 2; advises public to contact for appointments
Dentists say redundancies increasing, large increase in emergency care provided under lockdown
Dentists desperate to assist New Zealanders
NZDA says oral health not a focus for government, feels shut out
Dental Association issues dire warning to Epidemic Response Committee on dental care
Dental Association survey reports dentists available for emergency dental treatment but lack of PPE an issue
Dentists call on government to adopt Chile’s sugar reduction success
Dental Association says UK evidence shows sugary drinks tax is effective
Trans-Tasman Health Star meeting in Christchurch produces poor outcome for dental health
Coca Cola labels exploit Māori
Dentists say ‘Zero Carbon’ bipartisan approach needed for water fluoridation
Water works wonders as Eliza McCartney backs Kiwis to Switch to Water
Dentists back call for Government action on unhealthy food and drink
Dental Association backs government review on sugar labels
Dentists back World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Dentists point to another study showing levies on sugary drinks work
Dentists back calls to restrict junk food advertising
Dental Association calls for greater low-income adult dental access on World Oral Health Day
Dentists point to US sugary drink tax as prevention measure needed in NZ
Spring in to the Switch to Water Challenge with Eliza McCartney
Dental Association praises Naenae community market for sugary drink stance
Dental Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Tax Working Group report backs sugary drinks tax
Dental Association urges New Zealand not to be left behind on sugary drinks
NZDA President calls out school dental service
Dental Association praises Whanganui DHB for ‘water is best’ approach
Dental Association calls for marketing regulations as study reveals Facebook sugary drinks marketing push
NZDA statement on Civil Appeal Judgement Supreme Court
Dental Association says low-cost prevention measures work
Kiwi dentists back suggestion of graphic cigarette-style health warnings on sugary drinks
Dental Association: aged care facilities should prioritise oral health
Dental Association receive international award for ‘water only’ Kiwi schools
Dental Association calls for action after Kiwi drinks found to be sweeter than overseas
