Our Kaupapa Māori Dental Services provide free dental care and education for pēpi, tamariki, and rangatahi, delivered via mobile units visiting kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa Māori, and colleges.

Free for eligible whānau

Pēpi, tamariki, and rangatahi (up to 18 years)

Western Bay of Plenty
Our dental team provides free dental care and education for pēpi, tamariki, and rangatahi, making oral health easy and accessible. Through our mobile units, we bring dental care directly to kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa Māori, and colleges.
This service is only available for tamariki who are not currently enrolled with a dentist.
Services include:
To make an appointment or find out where our Waka Niho (mobile units) are located, please contact us using the details below.
Whānau can access this service if their pēpi, tamariki, or rangatahi (0–18 years) are enrolled at a kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa Māori, or college visited by our Waka Niho. Alternatively, whānau can make a referral for tamariki without a current dentist by completing the form below.
This service is available Monday–Friday, 8.00 am–4.30 pm