Adolescent Dental Health

Adolescent Dental Service

Looking after teeth is just as important during the teenage years; dental care is free from year 9 up to 17 years of age (until 18th birthday).

Adolescents need to enrol with a dentist who holds a contract with the Counties Manukau District Health Board to treat adolescents under the government funded dental benefits.

For more information on adolescent dental care from year 9 or 3^rd form, and how to enrol, phone 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) and press 2, or visit www.letstalkteeth.co.nz

Contracted Dentists (Providers of Free Dental Care for Adolescents)

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 Providers

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:

Lumino Care Dental:

Albany Junior High School

Auckland Girls Grammar

Birkenhead College

Carmel College

Dilworth College

Epsom Girls Grammar

Glenfield College

Green Bay High School

Kaipara College

Long Bay College

Lynfield College

Marist College

Mt. Albert Grammar

Penrose High School

Pinehurst School

Rangitoto College

Sacred Heart College

Selwyn College

St. Mary's College

St. Paul's College

St. Peter's College

Takapuna Grammar

Tamaki College

Western Springs College

Westlake Boys High

Westlake Girls High

Whangaparaoa College

Mighty Mouth Dental:

Alfriston College

Aorere College

Auckland SDA High

Baradene College

Clover Park Middle

De La Salle College

Edgewater College

James Cook High

Mangere College

McAuley High

Onehunga High

Otahuhu College

Pakuranga College

Papakura High

Papatoetoe High

Pukekohe High

Rosehill College

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate

Tangaroa College

Tuakau College

Waiuku College

Wesley College

West Auckland Mobile Dental Service:

Avondale College

Henderson High School

Kelston Boys High

Kelston Girls

Liston College

Rutherford College

St. Dominics College

Waitakere College

Updated: 18 Feb 2010

Auckland Regional Dental Service

The Auckland Regional Dental Service provides a safety net service for a limited number of adolescents. This service is for those adolescents who have not enrolled with a dentists and might otherwise miss out on regular dental care. Please discuss with your dental therapist.

For further information, or to find a contracting dentist near you, please call the Auckland Regional Adolescent Coordination Service on 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) and press 2.

Information for Dentists

For dentists wishing to provide Adolescent Services and/or Special Dental Benefits:

See a copy of the following:
Application Form for Combined Oral Health Agreement

Operational Guidelines for the Provision of Oral Health Services for Adolescents and Special Dental Services for Children and Adolescents

Contact Details

Adolescent Oral Health Coordination Service
Tel: 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) [press 2]
Fax: 09 839 0519
Email: adolescentdental@WaitemataDHB.govt.nz

Adolescent Oral Health Co-ordination Service
Private Bag 93-115
Henderson
Auckland

Published: 19-Feb-2010 | Website enquiries: Regional Coordinator

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