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‘Killer’ toothaches for captive orca – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 13 October 201720 August 2018

Captive orca have terrible teeth, mostly caused by chewing concrete and steel tank surfaces, according to research that photographed the […]

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Community water fluoridation – Expert Q&A

Community water fluoridation – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 19 June 201703 August 2018

As parliament considers a bill to put decision-making about community water fluoridation in the hands of district health boards, fluoridation […]

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Water fluoridation and underactive thyroid – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 February 201504 March 2015

Experts are challenging claims that water fluoridation is linked to higher than expected rates of hypothyroidism. A new study published […]

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Hamiltonians opt for water fluoridation – expert responds

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 October 201328 March 2016

Hamilton residents participating in a local body referendum have voted overwhelmingly to resume fluoridating the city’s water supply. The referendum […]

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TVNZ/One News: Survey reveals Kiwis’ poor dental habits

In the News  |  Published: 16 February 2010

An international survey has shown that New Zealanders have poor dental habits. The results show that  the vast majority do […]

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