Oral Health
Why is Oral Health one of MidCentral DHB’s Health Priority Areas?
Clear inequalities exist in the oral health of New Zealand children. Maori and Pacific children and those from low socioeconomic status families are particularly disadvantaged. There is, however, enormous scope to reduce these inequalities as all dental disease is preventable.
More information about MDHB's planning around oral health is availiable in the Oral Health Service Plan.
Dental X-ray machine being used at Palmerston North Hospital.
The Overall Purpose of the Oral Health Service Plan is to:
Reduce the incidence and impact of oral disease
Reduce inequalities in health outcomes
Improve the oral health status of Maori and Pacific peoples
Improve the oral health status of children
Improve access to dental services
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Last Updated 01/02/2010