The New Zealand Dental Association says that while there is a decrease in the number of children who are overdue for their annual check-up, the numbers are still far higher than before covid and more needs to be done.
There are now 267,000 children aged up to 12 who are yet to be seen - that's more than double the number before covid. Some tamariki are waiting up to three years for an appointment and it's a problem throughout the country.
Dr Robin Whyman of the NZDA talks to Susie about why prevention needs to be prioritised along with a renewed focus on boosting workforce numbers.
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