Hawke’s Bay has worst child dental care delays in New Zealand
More than half of Hawke's Bay children are overdue for scheduled dental appointments, the highest rate across the country.
Hawke's Bay has the worst child dental care access in New Zealand, with 52.4% of children overdue for their scheduled appointments. Parents are reportedly managing their children's dental issues with over-the-counter pain relief rather than accessing professional care.
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Hawke’s Bay child dental care: 52.4% overdue for scheduled appointments, the worst rate in NZ
'We just deal with it, with Pamol.'