Affordable and Accessible Dental Care
Dental Care
Low-cost oral health care, with funding options through MSD, aiming to improve dental health through education and treatment.
Service available at:
Our Dental Services
We offer affordable, high-quality dental care, including:
General check-ups
Routine dental exams to maintain oral health
Fillings
Restoring teeth affected by cavities or damage
Crowns
Protecting and strengthening damaged teeth
For eligible patients, MSD funding may be available to help cover dental treatment costs. You must be a registered Te Kāika Dunedin patient to access this service.
Everything You Need to Know About Free Dental Care for Rangatahi Aged 13–17
Who can use it?
All Rangatahi aged 13 up until their 18th birthday, are eligible for free basic dental treatment, regardless of whether they are by then in the workforce, or studying or university.
What is it?
Free Dentistry services for Rangatahi include yearly examinations, x-rays (if needed) and preventative treatment such as fluoride applications and fissure sealants, root canals, fillings, extractions, oral health education and restorative treatment.
How many free visits can Rangatahi have?
Rangatahi are entitled to one free dental checkup each year. You can also make additional free appointments in between checkups if you notice any other dental issues like sore teeth. Our friendly and experienced team will let you know if your Rangatahi needs work done that’s not covered by the Ministry of Health.
What does the free Dental checkup involve?
We’ll examine your Rangatahi’s mouth which includes scaling/cleaning treatment and radiographs to check between the teeth when required. We'll need a Parent/Guardian to be at the first appointment to discuss our treatment plan. We’ll also run through oral health education and assess if any orthodontic treatment is required.
Please note: The only rangatahi treatments that are not covered by the Ministry of Health are cosmetic dental treatment and orthodontic related treatment.
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