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Oral Care Training for Carers of Older People
The NZDA supports an introduction of national protocols for dental hygiene care, and inclusion of oral care criteria as part of aged care facilities compliance with standards.
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Ageing oral care training programme aimed at educating carers to look after residents’ oral hygiene care is run by NZDA with funding support from the Ministry of Health. This training is offered to care staff by NZDA dentists who are also best placed to deal with residents’ complex treatment needs and extended medical histories.
This training, developed by NZDA, extends beyond the minimal education provided by the aged-care sector training organisations that comprises only simple day-to-day oral hygiene instructions. Through this programme, participants not only learn about different oral hygiene aids and techniques but also about common oral health issues, the association between oral and general health, and effective communication and behaviour management techniques.
Participants are also trained to assess, plan and implement individual oral care plans for their residents. This focuses on developing a plan based on individual need as ageing can lead to a different range of dental problems.
About 5000 care workers have attended these sessions overall and the feedback received about the programme is excellent.
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World Oral Health Day
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) | 20 March 2025
A Happy Mouth... is a Happy Mind!
This year's World Oral Health Day focused on the powerful connection between oral health and mental well-being. A healthy mouth doesn’t just help you eat, speak, and smile, it plays a crucial role in how you feel mentally and emotionally. Oral health issues can lead to stress, anxiety, and lower self-esteem, while maintaining good oral care can boost confidence and contribute to a more positive mindset.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the World Oral Health Day campaign.
Our winners for 2025 are:
- Macey Marriott from Leith School in North Canterbury
- Vibhaa Pandrangi from Tawhero Primary School in Whanganui
Each has won a $100 Whitcoulls voucher.
The Manuka Class of Grant's Braes School in Dunedin takes home oral hygiene kits for 30 students, along with an electric toothbrush for their teacher.
For our social media "Tag and Win" Challenge:
- Facebook winner: Doug Ashley–Miller
- Instagram winner: Ray Short
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Media
Welcome to the media section. Here you will find useful summaries, Q&As, and other information on topics the NZDA is asked for media comment on.
Of course, this doesn’t replace speaking to a person, so we’re happy to provide expert spokespeople to comment on a story if required.
Media enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 09 579 8001, Mob: 021 0265 4083
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Media Releases
Media release, 22 May 2025Budget silence on dental care a false economy, says NZ Dental Association
Media release, 20 March 2025Dental Association share’s top tips for a healthy mouth on World Oral Health Day
Media release, 5 November 2024NZDA promotes water to Gen Z Kiwis in new social media campaign
Media release, 24 August 2024NZDA Awards honour outstanding Kiwi dentists
Media release, 19 March 2024Dental Association urges government to switch off sugar tap in schools
Media release, 4 December 2023Dental Association dismayed at plans to repeal Smokefree Amendments Act
Media release, 26 October 2023National Oral Health Day used to launch 30-day Switch to Water Challenge
Media release, 12 September 2023Dental Association welcomes National’s targeting better health outcomes
Media release, 5 September 2023Dental Association welcomes Labour’s pledge to extend free dental care
Media release, 20 March 2023Dentists urge Government action to address growing oral health crisis
Media release,1 December 2022Dental Association says dental grant increase ‘first step’ to improve dental access
Media release, 4 November 2022Dental Association calls for greater ‘water only’ focus in schools on National Oral Health Day
Media release, 5 September 2022Dental Association honours Dr Katie Ayers with Life Membership
Media release, 24 August 2022Taranaki dentist awarded NZDA Colleague of the Year Award 2022
Media release, 23 August 2022Canterbury’s Dr Donna Batchelor wins NZDA Service Award 2022
NZDA Statement, 8 July 2022NZDA statement on Wellington Water Fluoridation Inquiry
Media release, 19 May 2022NZDA Budget Day reaction
Media release, 16 May 2022Dentists support industrial action by Public Sector Oral Health Therapists, Dental Therapists and Dental Assistants
NZDA Statement, 7 April 2022NZDA statement on healthy drinks in schools consultation
Media release, 4 April 2022Dental Association acknowledges stalwart outgoing Chief Executive
Media release, 17 March 2022Dentists call on Government to improve New Zealand’s dental care this World Oral Health Day
Media release, 16 March 2022Found in translation: Nelson Refugee Dental Education Translation Project
Media release, 9 November 2021Dental Association delighted as water fluoridation drought ends
Media release, 5 November 2021Dental Association disappointed in Government’s dental efforts
Media release, 22 July 2021Dental Association concern over Pasifika dental health
Media release, 14 April 2021Dental Association says study shows impact of South Africa’s sugary drinks levy
Media release, 18 March 2021Dental Association welcomes pragmatic resolution to community water fluoridation decisions
Media release, 15 December 2020NZDA slam Coca Cola for ‘irresponsible, offensive’ marketing
Media release, 2 November 2020Switch to Water with Eliza McCartney
Media release, 6 October 2020NZDA Awards Evening set to honour outstanding dentists
Media release, 29 Setpember 2020NZDA welcomes Labour Party oral health policy
Media release, 15 September 2020NZDA welcomes policy to bolster dental spending on kids
Media release, 6 August 2020Dental Association doorsteps Parliament on low income dental access
Media release, 15 July 2020Dental Association says Kiwi-led study in ‘The Lancet’ shows sugar-tax benefit
Media release, 1 July 2020NZDA congratulates Kiwi winner of International College of Dentists grant
Media release, 13 May 2020Dentists reassure about safety in level 2; advises public to contact for appointments
Media release, 6 May 2020Dentists say redundancies increasing, large increase in emergency care provided under lockdown
Media release, 28 April 2020Dentists desperate to assist New Zealanders
Media release, 24 April 2020NZDA says oral health not a focus for government, feels shut out
Media release, 22 April 2020Dental Association issues dire warning to Epidemic Response Committee on dental care
Media release, 31 March 2020Dental Association survey reports dentists available for emergency dental treatment but lack of PPE an issue
Media release, 13 February 2020Dentists call on government to adopt Chile’s sugar reduction success
Media release, 3 February 2020Dental Association says UK evidence shows sugary drinks tax is effective
Media release, 25 November 2019Trans-Tasman Health Star meeting in Christchurch produces poor outcome for dental health
Joint media release, 13 November 2019Coca Cola labels exploit Māori
Media release, 11 November 2019Dentists say ‘Zero Carbon’ bipartisan approach needed for water fluoridation
Media release, 15 October 2019Water works wonders as Eliza McCartney backs Kiwis to Switch to Water
Media release, 3 October 2019Dentists back call for Government action on unhealthy food and drink
Media release, 21 August 2019Dental Association backs government review on sugar labels
Media release, 25 July 2019Dentists back World Head and Neck Cancer Day
Media release, 15 May 2019Dentists point to another study showing levies on sugary drinks work
Media release, 2 April 2019Dentists back calls to restrict junk food advertising
Media release, 20 March 2019Dental Association calls for greater low-income adult dental access on World Oral Health Day
Media release, 11 March 2019Dentists point to US sugary drink tax as prevention measure needed in NZ
Media release, 31 October 2018Spring in to the Switch to Water Challenge with Eliza McCartney
Media release, 10 October 2018Dental Association praises Naenae community market for sugary drink stance
Media release, 20 September 2018Dental Association ‘cautiously optimistic’ as Tax Working Group report backs sugary drinks tax
Media release, 13 September 2018Dental Association urges New Zealand not to be left behind on sugary drinks
Media release, 20 August 2018NZDA President calls out school dental service
Media release, 25 July 2018Dental Association praises Whanganui DHB for ‘water is best’ approach
Media release, 10 July 2018Dental Association calls for marketing regulations as study reveals Facebook sugary drinks marketing push
Media release, 27 June 2018NZDA statement on Civil Appeal Judgement Supreme Court
Media release, 20 June 2018Dental Association says low-cost prevention measures work
Media release, 29 May 2018Kiwi dentists back suggestion of graphic cigarette-style health warnings on sugary drinks
Media release, 28 May 2018Dental Association: aged care facilities should prioritise oral health
Media release, 9 May 2018Dental Association receive international award for ‘water only’ Kiwi schools
Media release, 16 January 2018Dental Association calls for action after Kiwi drinks found to be sweeter than overseas
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NZDA in the News
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Media Packs
Welcome to the media pack section. Currently, we have information packs on Community Water Fluoridation, Sugary Drinks, and Amalgam Fillings. More packs will be added to this section as we develop them.
Amalgam Fillings NZDA Media Pack
This section has key questions and answers relating to amalgam fillings, and draws on NZDA’s Position Statement on Dental Amalgam
Water Fluoridation NZDA Media Pack
This section talks about the natural substance of fluoride, how this is added to community water systems to provide dental health benefits, and the science behind this effective, safe and affordable public health measure
Sugary Drinks NZDA Media Pack
This is a ‘hot button’ topic, and one that the Dental Association believes requires immediate action. Here we talk about the harm of dental decay that these drinks cause, both through high sugar levels, but also acidity (pH level), we also outline our solutions for population -wide strategies to reduce sugary drink consumption.
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