Eligibility for Publicly Funded Health and Disability Services

Visiting a Dentist

General dental care for people over 18 years is not funded by the Government in New Zealand. Any person in New Zealand can choose any dentist and receive treatment as a private patient.

Basic dental care for eligible school children is free up to 18 years of age.

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Page last updated: July 2007