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Dentists Updated: 24 Feb 2010

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Cost of dentistry Posted by: Michael & Lynda Arthurs 25 Mar 2012 10:37pm

It's way too expensive and I spend alot of time worrying about how I'm going to afford any work that I may need to have done. I would be prepared to pay higher taxes to make a trips to the dentist more affordable. Let's share the load.

Christchurch heating options Posted by: janies 07 Apr 2011 9:48am

Hi.We have got heatpumps and a gas fire. All these rely on electricity being available.
Does anyone have any info to help us decide which LPG heater to buy as a back-up please?
Please let me know what you think of your one if you had one, or any mistakes you made.
Thank you
Janies

affordability campaign Posted by: Anthony Last 31 Mar 2011 3:51pm

Consumer should be lobbying the Health Minister and the National and Labour Parties over this issue. There is a general election in November. The time is ripe for a campaign to bring dental health in line with national healthcare and for sublidies to be paid by Govt. People simply cannot afford dental charges now

Dental charges Posted by: Anthony Last 31 Mar 2011 3:46pm

Affordability of dental charges has now gone beyond the bounds of what most people can afford. People on low wage incomes and those who are retired now baulk at dental charges. It's high time dental care was made a part of NZ Health care as doctors are. Oral health is important because bad teeth and gums can lead to many nasty diseases, including cancer.

Dental recommendations in areas Posted by: janies 21 Jan 2011 9:09pm

Is it possible to get a list started of Dentists in different areas in NZ?
In particular I would like to know that the dentist does the check-up, scale and polish at the time. As it is now you ring your dentist and have to go for a check-up even when you have a broken tooth and tell them which tooth it is. You have pain and want to get it fixed. You still have to go for a 20 min check, then wait for an appointment for a repair but have to pay for a temporary repair in the interim.

Is there a list of dentists that have been recommended and why so good?

Would you be able to organise this as it is such a huge and easily mucked-up topic..especially if you are in pain.
Janies

Reply 1: Posted by: Consumer Staff 26 Jan 2011 3:07pm

Hi Janies
No - we don't have a list of recommended dentists and think it would be difficult to carry out surveys that would identify good and affordable practitioners. We once tried to organise a list of doctors fees (GPs) and it quickly became a nightmare, so we are a bit wary about attempting this sort of list.
Our best advice is to ask friends, family and work colleagues who they use.
Regards
Hamish Wilson
Research and Testing Manager

overseas treatment Posted by: prue 28 Oct 2010 1:14pm

maybe consumer should look at overseas treatments for dental and health care.this would benefit a lot of consumers if we could rate safety,cost etc

How do I go about finding a new Dentist? Posted by: Patricia Moore 21 Jun 2010 9:22am

I have moved to a new area and want to find a Dentist. Have looked in the phone book and there are so many. What is the best way to tackle the issue and what are the main questions to ask?


Patricia

Dental treatments Posted by: H & N 22 Mar 2010 12:28pm

I changed dentist a while ago as the previous one was telling me i needed to replace all my amalgam fillings with the white ones so was looking at high costs, now my new dentist says its unecessary - so who do you believe when they are the professionals?