The Dental for All roadshow is heading all over the motu from August to October this year, holding community events from panel discussions, to market stalls, to free dental days and more.
Created in early 2022 by campaigners, dentists, and unionists who got together to talk about dental access in Aotearoa, with experience ranging from anti-poverty campaigning to clinical work in oral healthcare, this group saw how the cost of oral healthcare in the private system was a barrier to healthy, thriving communities. As a core part of this there was a recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the importance of by Māori, for Māori approaches to oral healthcare.
The Dental for All coalition, led by ActionStation are focused on amplifying the growing call for free, universal, Te Tiriti-consistent oral healthcare in the public health system, continuing to build a strong evidence base, and keeping this issue on the political agenda.