If a dentist has a
contract with the District Health Board then the basic dental
care for adolescents will be provided free. The District Health
Board will pay for the treatment. This free treatment does not
include orthodontic treatment or accidents normally covered under
ACC. Please note that not all
white fillings are free. If you request white fillings, or if
the dentist will only provide white fillings, please check with the
dentist first to see if there is a fee for this service.
If your chosen
dentist does not have a contract with the District Health Board,
then services will not be free.
This contract has a
focus on prevention and allows the dentist to provide all necessary
treatments. This service is available to all adolescents up until
the 18th birthday whether they are at school, tertiary study or working.
List of Contracting
Dentists
(this list is subject to change at short notice.)
Mobile services are provided to some schools &
colleges by Lumino Dental, Mighty Mouth and West Auckland Dental
Service. The Auckland mobile providers also have a contract with the
District Health Board to treat adolescents. The service is provided
from a mobile dental surgery on the school grounds. Backup to these
services are provided from their static dental practices should you
need treatment in between school visits.
Below are the lists
of schools visited by mobile providers.