Teeth
The inconvenient tooth about a trip to the dentist
Why does it cost so much to look after our teeth? Audio
The inconvenient tooth about a trip to the dentist
Why does it cost so much to look after our teeth?
AudioTeeth research puts a question mark over diet evolution
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New research out of the University of Otago that looked at over 20,000 teeth may just debunk what we know about our ancestors' eating habits. Researcher Dr Ian Towle, an Otago biological… Audio
Greg Murphy urging Kiwi men to get regular health checks
Men's Health Week ambassador Greg Murphy is calling on New Zealand men to take care of their health and "find the time" to get regular medical check-ups, as a part of the build-up to this year's… Audio
Oral health concerns for kiwi kids
Researchers in Canterbury found that nearly twenty percent of five year olds had cavities and other forms of dental decay. Report author, Dr Martin Lee, talks to Jesse about their study. Audio
Country Dentist- Kim Tatham
Kim Tatham has recently won an award for her service to rural health. She has a dental practice in Piopio; a town with fewer than 400 residents. Audio
Country Dentist- Kim Tatham
Kim Tatham has recently won an award for her service to rural health. She has a dental practice in Piopio; a town with fewer than 400 residents.
AudioDental Assoc hits out at Coca-Cola using te reo Māori
The New Zealand Dental Association has lashed out at Coca-Cola for targeting Māori on soft drink labels calling it "unethical and completely irresponsible." Audio
Thousands of children have hospital dental treatment
Nearly 9000 children and teens needed dental work under general anaesthetic last year for largely preventable conditions.
Petition delivered to Parliament calling for more free dental care
The organiser of a petition calling for more free dental care hopes it will persuade the government to make the next budget a true wellbeing one. The 10,000-signature petition has been handed to the… Audio
Research into distressing dental condition
Chalky teeth, or more technically, Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation is when the enamel on the 6 year old molars does not form properly. When the teeth erupt they are brown and can crumble leading to… Audio, Gallery
Our Changing World for 26 April 2018
Dilys Johns specialises in conserving waterlogged archaeological items such as wooden waka and early Maori gardening tools, and the nabarlek is an unusual small wallaby that can continuously replace… Audio
Toothpaste isn't doing much of what it's supposed to
A study published in Scientific Reports has found that of nine toothpastes, all caused a certain amount of surface enamel loss and none were able to protect against erosion. Audio
Science speed dating leads to top award
A four minute conversation led to a revolutionary tooth decay treatment using silver nanoparticles and a PM's science award for the chemist who worked on it. Audio
Science speed dating leads to top award
A four minute conversation led to a revolutionary tooth decay treatment using silver nanoparticles and a PM's science award for the chemist who worked on it.
AudioAmalgam fillings should be phased out - DHB dentist
Environmental concerns - rather than health worries - are mainly behind one DHB's move to phase out the use of amalgam fillings. Audio
Amalgam fillings: 'It is toxic and we're told to put it in'
New Zealand is being urged to follow the European Union and ban the use of amalgam fillings for children and pregnant or breast-feeding women. Audio
Rob Beaglehole: the sugar needs to stop
The number of children having rotting teeth surgically removed has doubled in the past ten years. Audio
Anti-fluoridation group argues people should have a choice
A group fighting the fluoridation of drinking water supplies in court has argued tooth decay is not serious enough to warrant imposing it on a whole community. Ann Marie May reports. Audio
Dentists urge parents to steer kids away from sugary drinks
Health experts are worried about a rise in the number of children with serious dental problems, with many requiring hospitalisation and even removal of their teeth. Audio
