Information you may need about your child's oral health service.

Children (from birth to the end of year 8)

Children* are entitled to FREE basic dental care, from birth until they begin high school.

Free basic dental care is available at Community Oral Health fixed clinics and mobile dental units throughout the Southern District.

The Service is run by appointment only. We would like parents/guardians to attend all appointments with their child as Dental Therapists provide parents with valuable advice to support their children’s good oral health.

If your child is already enrolled with the Service we will contact you to make an appointment. If your child is not enrolled, you are unsure or new to the area, please call:

0800 672 543 – free to call from cell phones

For more information visit: http://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/pages/community-oral-health-service/

Adolescents (from year 9 until their 18th birthday)

Adolescents* are entitled to FREE basic dental care, from Year 9 until their 18th birthday – no matter where you’re at… high school, training course, work or unemployed.

Free basic dental care is available by enrolling with a Dentist. This is usually arranged at the child’s last dental visit with the Community Oral Health Service in school year 8. The chosen Dentist should contact you directly to make an appointment.

If you need to enrol, or have any questions please call:

0800 825 583 – option 2

For more information visit: http://www.southerndhb.govt.nz/pages/adolescent-oral-health-service/

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