Dental Association calls for action to tackle oral health crisis

RNZNZ HeraldThursday 21 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Dental Association has launched a strategy to address an oral health crisis in New Zealand. One in three adults suffers from untreated tooth decay, which can lead to hospital visits. The group is advocating for a sugary drinks levy, increased water fluoridation, and publicly-funded dental care.

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First reported by RNZ, Thu 21 Aug 2025, 5:35am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Dental Association urges sugary drinks levy as one in three suffer untreated tooth decay (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Oral health crisis: Dentists call for action on untreated tooth decay in adults (opens in new tab)