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Subsidised dental care for adults on low incomes
Pūtea tāpiri mō te manaakitanga ā-niho mā ngā pakeke he iti noa te pūtea
This page summarises the options available for adults who need lower-cost dental care.
Subsidised urgent care from a private dentist
Some private dentists have a contract to provide subsidised urgent care for people who have a Community Services Card. To be eligible for subsidised emergency treatment you must live in Canterbury or the West Coast and have a current Community Services Card.
Participating dental practices allow for a 30-minute visit. During this time, a dentist will assess your problem and provide any necessary dental treatment. If you need further treatment, you'll have to pay the dentist’s usual fees for this.
If the dentist decides the condition doesn't meet the definition of a dental emergency, they'll charge their usual fees.
You'll have to pay a co-payment of up to $40 for a visit under this scheme.
Participating dental practices
Practice name |
Address |
Phone number |
Colombo Street Dental |
201 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch |
(03) 337-4596 |
Darfield Dental |
42 South Tce, Darfield |
(03) 318-8392 |
Dentistry on Parkside |
80 Park St, Ashburton |
(03) 308-7472 |
G&E Dental
|
369 Main South Rd, Hornby, Christchurch |
0800-433-368
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52 Charles St, Rangiora |
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66 Rolleston Dr, Rolleston |
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Chertsey Rd, Methven |
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Halswell Dental |
284 Halswell Rd, Halswell, Christchurch |
(03) 322-9577 |
Hornby Dental |
5 Tower St, Hornby, Christchurch |
(03) 349-5059 |
Hoon Hay Dental Surgery |
14 Lincoln Rd, Spreydon, Christchurch |
(03) 338-9101 |
Linwood Dental Centre |
211 Linwood Ave, Linwood, Christchurch |
(03) 389-9730 |
Redwood Family Dentists |
186 Main North Rd, Redwood, Christchurch |
(03) 352-6186 |
Richmond Dental |
45 North Avon Rd, Richmond, Christchurch |
(03) 389-5923 |
Peter Van Kuijk |
129 Williams St, Kaiapoi |
(03) 327-7199 |
Work and Income (WINZ) emergency grant
Work and Income beneficiaries can apply for an emergency grant of up to $300 to pay for urgent dental care with any dentist. Talk to the dentist about applying for the grant before you start treatment.
ACC
If your teeth are damaged as result of an accident, see your normal dentist or an emergency dentist. ACC will pay for part of the treatment for teeth damaged in accidents but you'll have to pay some of the cost. Phone ACC on 0800-101-996, email them or see ACC dental injury for more information.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed March 2022.
Review key: HIDCC-49010
