Tooth Structure
The part of the tooth that is usually visible over the gum is called the crown and the part that is attached to the gum is called the root. Read More »
Statements and Recommendations
Dental Amalgam
Latest Information on Amalgam
As a response to recent media attention to the safety of amalgam in dentistry, the Ministry of Health has issued an update statement. This update statement, the NZDA latest statement on amalgam, and other useful resources can be found on the links below
NZDA Latest Statement on Dental Amalgam
Ministry of Health update Statement on Amalgam Safety
FDI World Dental Federation Policy Statement on Safety of Dental Amalgam
WHO Consensus Statement on Dental Amalgam
American Dental Association Statement on Dental Amalgam
American Dental Association comments on FDA's proposed rule and special control guidance on Dental Amalgam products
Statements about dental amalgam from other sources, including the Alzheimer's Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Cancer Society
Fluoride
NZDA Statement on Water Fluoridation
Ministry of Health policy on Water Fluoridation
FDI World Dental Federation Statement on Promoting Dental Health through Water Fluoridation
American Dental Association Statement on the Effectiveness of Community Water Fluoridation
American Dental Association Supports Fluoridation
Oral and Systemic Diseases
FDI World Dental Federation Policy Statement on the Association between Oral and General health
Oral Piercings
American Dental Association Statement on Intraoral/Perioral Piercing and Tongue Splitting
Tobacco
FDI World Dental Federation Policy Statement on Tobacco
Tooth Whitening
FDI World Dental Federation Policy Statement on Bleaching Materials and Tooth Whiteners