Ecostore introduces new toothbrush and toothpaste for kids

Ecostore, New Zealand’s leading brand in sustainability, is releasing a toothpaste and toothbrush specially designed for kids following the huge success of its adult oral care range launched in 2018.

Two in five Auckland and Northland kids have teeth cavities by age five

A new University of Auckland study shows two in five (41 percent) children living in Auckland and Northland have one or more decayed, missing or filled tooth when they start school.

NZMA joins call for comprehensive dental care

The New Zealand Medical Association is joining the call for a comprehensive and affordable dental service to be made available to all New Zealanders.

Better brushing needed for the health of Waikato children's teeth - DHB

Looking after your pearly whites is more important than ever, particularly from a young age. Children’s dental care is free from birth to year 8, but the war with tooth decay is still a constant battle for everyone.

School based toothbrushing on top of priority list for professional association

New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association applauds the Prime Minister and the Ministry for embarking on this journey to better the lives of our tamariki/rangatahi.

New Fellows of New Zealand's research academy announced

Twenty new Fellows and three Honorary Fellows have been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for their distinction in research and advancement of science, technology or the humanities.

New study finds more evidence on serious dangers posed by fluoridation

A conference organized jointly by the International Society for Exposure Science (ISES) and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE), held in Ottawa, Canada from Aug 26-30, has revealed that contrary to claims made repeatedly by NZ health authorities, water fluoridation pos

Free dental care for low income Kiwis

Hundreds of low-income adults throughout the country will receive free dental care in mid-September, thanks to a joint campaign by Southern Cross Health Trust and New Zealand Dental Association.

Tighter import rules to stop stink bug - MPI

New treatment and cleaning rules for imported vehicles and machinery will make it harder for brown marmorated stink bug to make landfall in New Zealand, says the Ministry for Primary Industries.

The Awareness Party joins Social Credit

Awareness Party leader Lisa Er and the party’s key personnel have joined Social Credit, and recommended to their members that they do likewise.

In an announcement today, Lisa Er told party members ‘Social Credit is very similar to us, so we are going to personally join with them."