Free Dental Care for Teenagers
Book Your Free School Dental Check-Up
At Kelston Dental Care, we provide free annual dental check-ups for eligible teenagers as part of New Zealand’s publicly funded oral health programme. This programme is designed to give young people a strong foundation for lifelong dental health.
Who is eligible?
Students may be eligible for a funded dental examination if:
- They are eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand (born in New Zealand, hold a resident or permanent resident visa, or have a parent/guardian who holds a work visa for more than 2 years).
- They are in school Year 9 until their 18th birthday.
- It has been 12 months since their last funded dental examination.
- If it has not yet been 12 months, you may need to wait until the eligibility period resets.
For children younger than school Year 9, dental care is provided through the Community Oral Health Service
Get Started Today
You can contact 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) to arrange care.
Alternatively, you are welcome to see us privately at Kelston Dental Care for a children’s dental examination for $85.
Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.
