11/12/2025
So grateful to these two beautiful wahine, Neethu and Neeve from Dental Planet, for all the smiles they have brought back to whānau faces over the last couple of weeks. During their eight-day clinic they treated 57 whānau, with five needing urgent follow-up care. Four Kauri Lodge residents were also assessed, with two requiring treatment.
Regrettably, not everyone of the 91 who expressed interest were able to be seen for various reasons — mostly due to not meeting the criteria or not getting the required paperwork back in time. All lessons for the next visit.
A big shout-out to Alfred from Dental Planet for his continued support of this initiative; Sunitha from Te Whatu Ora; Warren and Ellie from Te Taumata Hauora o Te Kahu o Taonui – Iwi Māori Partnership Board; Grace and Sarah at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD); and Winnie from the Wellness Team at Whangaroa Health Services. Your shared commitment to improving the oral health of our community is truly appreciated.