FREE Child Dentistry

FREE basic dental care is available to children who meet the eligibility criteria for publicly funded health and disability services, from birth until they begin high school. 

Basic dental care includes:

• An annual check up
• Oral health advice and encouragement for good oral health
• Examination and dental X-rays, if necessary
• Preventative treatment, such as topical fluoride and fissure sealants (coatings)
• Restorations (fillings) and extractions

Please note:  Orthodontic treatment (straightening of teeth using braces) is not provided.
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Your child can access free basic dental by completing and sending an enrolment form to your relevant district health board.

For more information call 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583).

Click on DHB name to go to the relevant site.