Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Our community dental service provides free oral health services for eligible children in the Bay of Plenty region.
Free basic dental care is provided for tamarikiand rangatahi (aged 0 to 17) by the Community Oral Health Service and contracted dentists.
Healthpoint has a list of clinics, the free dental treatment covered and how to enrol your child for dental care between the ages of 0 to 12
Bay of Plenty Community Dental Service — Healthpoint (external link)
Community Dental Clinics (Eastern Bay of Plenty)PDF120 KB
Community Dental Clinics (Western Bay of Plenty)PDF132 KB
All eligible rangatahi (teenagers) from school Year 9 can get free dental care every year until their 18th birthday. Dental care is free even if they are not at school.
Dental care for rangatahi (internal link)
Dentists for Adolescents (Eastern Bay of Plenty)PDF95 KB
Dentists for Adolescents (Western Bay of Plenty)PDF126 KB
If your child aged 0-13 (Year 8) is in pain:
Emergency Dental Clinics (Eastern Bay of Plenty)PDF39 KB
Emergency Dental Clinics (Western Bay of Plenty)PDF53 KB
Call the 2nd Avenue Emergency Dentist on:
If your child has a swollen face take them to the nearest emergency department.
If the pain is not urgent call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free 24-hour advice.
When you can, leave a message on our voicemail with your:
phone 0800 825 583
When the clinic is open our dental staff will contact you as soon as they can.
If you are on a low income or benefit, Work and Income New Zealand may be able to help you pay for immediate and essential dental treatment.
Dental treatment — Work and Income New Zealand (external link)
Dental clinics that provide Winz quotes (Eastern Bay of Plenty)PDF41 KB
Dental clinics that provide Winz quotes (Western Bay of Plenty)PDF62 KB
The service provides emergency dental care to adults aged 18 years or older with a Community Services Card.
To contact the community dental service:
After hours or during school holidays, contact your family dentist or one of the emergency dentists listed on Healthpoint.
Denistry in Bay of Plenty — Healthpoint (external link)
Mail:
Community dental service
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
Private Bay 12024
Tauranga 314