Free basic dental care is available to tamariki who meet the eligibility criteria for publicly funded health services including:
- checkups
- oral health advice including oral care and dietary advice
- examination and dental X-rays, if needed
- preventative treatment, such as topical fluoride and fissure sealants (coatings)
- fillings (restorations) and extractions.
Tamariki receive this care from the Community oral health service. We have a mix of community-based clinics and mobile dental buses across Otago and Southland.
Find out who can get free oral care on the Health NZ website.
Visiting a dentist — Health NZ