https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/home daily 1.0 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/71053e64-67aa-45c7-8fa9-9d9bc6396a2a/Team1_NZDA-Wellington-2026.jpg Home - About Us The NZDA Wellington Branch was formed in 1906. As the first branch to be established in the country, in the last 116 years the branch has produced fourteen national Presidents and a host of major contributors to the profession. Today the branch is vibrant with over 200 members from the greater Wellington region. Our aims are to provide ongoing professional development through regular monthly meetings as well as social events, collegiality, community projects and support for all our members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/261a0d4e-f834-4c49-bb48-1edacf44c6a1/Community.jpg Home - Community Projects The Wellington NZDA Branch is a non-for-profit organization and part of our aims are to give back to our local community. We have done numerous projects over the years including funding permanent and portable water fountains, purchasing reusable water kits for schools and painting murals promoting drinking water. We have also partnered with other NGOs such as Kaibosh and donated oral health products (toothbrushes and toothpaste) to food parcels being distributed across the greater Wellington region. https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/about-us daily 0.75 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/1643784034206-R3BU6W9OFB0AE62MXMDU/3V4A3465.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/1643783904952-GDZZTHS11CMJ5499OPNU/3V4A3635.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/8fb9facd-45c5-4cbf-8bd9-df1a144a84be/Laura-2024.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/8eb086e1-fded-44a7-ab31-6482bf8921b0/Tara-2024.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/c42ac0c1-9655-46cb-9e2a-92c7faa0f80a/Sam_NZDA-Wellington-2026_07.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/53f0fa28-83ca-4759-b01b-15aa08a4ff23/Margaret_NZDA-Wellington-2026_01.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/f1753814-30f2-4d0f-a191-21fb073a0019/Liz_NZDA-Wellington-2026_02.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/cd5999aa-085c-480e-a686-d238436a44a2/Sophie_NZDA-Wellington-2026_04.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/0c19a12a-6325-40df-a57c-c8ac5046aca4/Suresh_NZDA-Wellington-2026_01.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/0891b925-9e2a-4046-96b0-326954847404/Joo_NZDA-Wellington-2026_02.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/636eda5b-2ce0-4988-b1da-7ea7e8c730b4/Rachel_NZDA-Wellington-2026_05.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/26591326-60b8-4ffc-8501-451d792198c1/Zaid_NZDA-Wellington-2026_03.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/6853f562-f16d-4cb8-ac92-7fbc712bf756/Amanda_NZDA-Wellington-2026_08.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/0015d615-24c0-4038-b8b1-afc0087adb3b/Rose_NZDA-Wellington-2026_06.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/71053e64-67aa-45c7-8fa9-9d9bc6396a2a/Team1_NZDA-Wellington-2026.jpg About Us - About Us The NZDA Wellington Branch was formed in 1906. As the first branch to be established in the country, in the last 118 years the branch has produced fourteen national Presidents and a host of major contributors to the profession. Today the branch is vibrant with over 200 members from the greater Wellington region. Our aims are to provide ongoing professional development through regular monthly meetings as well as social events, collegiality, community projects and support for all our members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/af9e7059-750a-4a87-be74-bc11504a9c25/History-1.jpg About Us - Branch History The county’s first dental association was formed in Wellington in 1889, but transport and communication difficulties saw its demise two years later. It took the 1904 Dental Act to encourage the establishment of the NZDA as we know it, and see the building of our first Dental School by 1907. The movers and shakers behind the NZDA had the Wellington Dental Association under way as early as 1906. The inaugural NZDA Conference of 1905 was also held in Wellington from June 5-8th 1905. The new Association’s central aims were; “the encouragement and diffusion of knowledge in Dental Science, and… the promotion of the honour and interests of the Dental Profession” https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/community-projects daily 0.75 2024-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/f0c272eb-be03-4cbd-b927-aca034945abf/FDD.jpg Community Projects - Community Projects The Wellington NZDA Branch is a non-for-profit organization and part of our aims are to give back to our local community. We have done numerous projects over the years including funding permanent and portable water fountains, purchasing reusable water kits for schools and painting murals promoting drinking water. We have also partnered with other NGOs such as Kaibosh and donated oral health products (toothbrushes and toothpaste) to food parcels being distributed across the greater Wellington region. Most recently we had the pleasure of aiding Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou with the Porirua Free Dental Event which saw over 300 patients treated and $200,000 worth of treatment provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/efe9948a-04dc-4a6a-b7a1-8ea1080e73ed/DCM.jpg Community Projects - DCM Community Clinic The Wellington NZDA Branch has a longstanding working relationship with DCM, where we run a free dental clinic for people experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness. Branch member dentists and dental assistants volunteer their time and skills to treat the taumai and we are always looking for more skilled volunteers to join. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/2a9eb308-f0e0-46bc-a6ae-deb552d16a22/Waterv2.jpg Community Projects - Water Projects The Wellington NZDA Branch has been committed to the mission of making water the drink of choice for all Wellingtonians. We have funded the installation of permanent water fountains in Wellington City and Island Bay. We have purchased a portable water fountain which is being used by sports and local community groups. Our member dentists have bought water kits for over 40 schools in our region.We have even funded a Wai Water Mural in Lower Hutt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/167defe7-0b8b-42fd-beb5-84fb0d505c78/Kaibosh.jpg Community Projects - Community Donations The NZDA Wellington Branch has partnered with generous local sponsors: PAK'nSAVE Kilbirnie (in 2020) and MouthFresh (in 2020 and 2021) to donate thousands of units of oral health products (tooth brushes and toothpaste) to members of our community in need through Kaibosh Food Rescue. The aim of donating these products is to promote good oral health for all, for life. Brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay and should be accessible to all New Zealanders of all ages. https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/contact daily 0.75 2024-09-01 https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/404-error-page daily 0.75 2024-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/ac2f4b54-88ea-4a65-8991-d290c2d4f052/np_broken-tooth_2291523_764493.png 404 Error Page - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/christmas-roster-2025/2026 daily 0.75 2025-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Christmas Roster 2025/2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847743861-GWVMBPD7Z7WQRQL9IZZ8/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0380.jpg Christmas Roster 2025/2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Christmas Roster 2025/2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Christmas Roster 2025/2026 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Christmas Roster 2025/2026 https://www.nzdawellington.org.nz/hospital-referral-guidelines daily 0.75 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/2bc053df-ce8d-43c9-8ee6-f5761bde6105/woman-with-tooth-pain-min.jpg Hospital Referral Guidelines - Relief of Pain Service Hutt, Kenepuru, and Wellington Hospitals The hospital dental services in our region offer a limited relief of pain service for low-income adults who are unable to access care with a dentist in the community. Appointments are released at 8am each day and cannot be pre-booked. There are a limited number of appointments and they are booked on a first in first served basis. Criteria: Must have toothache or swelling Must hold a current Community Services Card Must live in the hospital region Process: Call the hospital at 8am for an available appointment. Hutt Valley Hospital Dental Department 04-570-9281 Option 1 Kenepuru Hospital Oral Health Service 04-978-2870 Wellington Hospital Oral Health Service 04-385-5967 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f0d919f0c233051c93ec18/15a692a4-a3e3-4d16-bcf1-6f6cb58fc940/GPD+Referral+Guide+.png Hospital Referral Guidelines - Urgent Referrals General Dental Practitioners Hospital* Guidelines Hutt, Wellington, and Kapiti Urgent referrals are accepted for severe facial swellings, uncontrollable bleeding, maxillofacial trauma or suspected cancerous lesions only. Refer to flowchart for guidance. 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