Cochrane Reviews
The Cochrane Collaboration is an international non-profit and independent organisation, providing up-to-date information about the effects of health care. The Cochrane Oral Health Review Group comprises an international network of healthcare professionals, researchers and consumers preparing, maintaining, and disseminating systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials in oral health. Read More »
RESOURCE CENTRE : NEWS AND EVENTS
Press Releases
Showing 1–5 of 5 items
GUIDANCE FOR DENTAL PATIENTS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKE
24 February 2011
PRESS RELEASE: 24.02.2011 FOR IMMEDIATE USE In the wake of Tuesday's devastating earthquake, the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is issuing guidance to dental patients affected by the earthquake as well as supporting its dentist Members, some of whom's practices are damaged or inaccessible at the moment. NZDA President Dr... View Page »
Study shows oral health improvements in New Zealand
15 December 2010
MAJOR STUDY DEMONSTRATES ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS IN NEW ZEALAND - IT'S NOT REALLY ABOUT COST A landmark survey of New Zealand oral health clearly shows that Kiwi teeth have significantly improved over the past two decades. Dr David Crum, CEO of the New Zealand Dental Association, stated: "After decades of... View Page »
Study concludes water fluoridation is effective
30 November 2009
Research and survey results released by the Northland District Health Board conclude that children living in areas with water fluoridation experienced additional oral health benefits. Due to these results the New Zealand School and Community Oral Health Services Society (the Society) is urging the Far North District Council to begin... View Page »
World Oral Health Day, 12 September 2009
12 September 2009
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) is pleased to join the FDI World Dental Federation and national dental associations around the world to celebrate this day. The aim of this day is to increase awareness for oral health, as well as the impact of oral diseases on general health, well-being... View Page »
NZDA Media Release on Amalgam
30 July 2009
The recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its decision not to place any restriction on the use of dental amalgam as a filling material reaffirms the advice the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) has been giving to patients and dentists. NZDA's Executive Director Dr David... View Page »