What is the Dental Benefits Scheme?

This is a scheme provided by the government for the free dental treatment of adolescents. It pays for one dental examination each year.

Who is entitled to the Scheme?

Adolescents from year 9, who are residents of New Zealand. The individual is covered under this scheme until their eighteenth birthday.

Younger children are seen by a Dental Therapist at their school or local community centre, who will refer them on to a registered dental provider should they deem it necessary.

The Dental Benefits Scheme does not cover:

Braces or orthodontic treatment or any other treatment required as a result of an accident.

How do I enroll my Child?

Pop into our Dental Practice or call 09 630 0205 and request your child be enrolled in the Dental Benefits Scheme for their Dental Care.

The Dentists children love to see.

Your smile affects so many aspects of your life. A great smile gives you the confidence to shine. Everyone has different problems that are unique to you.

If you are unhappy with your smile it may be for many different reasons. These can include...

• Missing Teeth
• Crooked Teeth
• Gaps
• Chips
• Older Amalgam Fillings
• Stains or Discolouration

Patients of Dr David Edwards and Dr Rand Razaq are directly involved in the design process when improving their smile with porcelain veneers, crowns or bridges thus ensuring total satisfaction with the end result. 

So if you think it's time you finally had the smile you deserve and the smile of your dreams please contact the Balmoral Dental Centre or pop in for a free quote.

Getting a second opinion on a dental problem is sometimes the most important decision a person can make.

In some situations, it is the dentist who requests a second opinion from a dental specialist in order to obtain additional information about a dental problem. Second opinions are important because they may confirm, refute or clarify the situation.

A second opinion may reveal simpler, less expensive or more effective treatment options.

At Balmoral Dental Centre Dr David Edwards and Dr Rand Razaq are happy to give their professional opinion and advise, they do not charge for this service.

If you are on a benefit, pension or student allowance you may be entitled to financial assistance from WINZ for URGENT dental treatment. You will need to contact your case manager or WINZ office to see if you may be eligible for emergency dental assistance.

If eligible you may call Balmoral Dental Centre and arrange an appointment to see either Dr David Edwards or Dr Rand Razaq for an estimate of costs for your emergency dental work. The cost of this visit is free which has been added to your WINZ estimate. You will then take this form to WINZ for approval. If approved they will give you a purchase authority, which you return to us and then we can carry out your treatment. There is a current limit of $300 non recoverable, but you can sometimes apply for more on a loan system. They also have the ability to help with funding for dentures.