Our Vision
Advancing excellent and equitable oral health in
Aotearoa through professional empowerment.
Our Mission
To be a powerful, united profession that works at the frontline to provide accessible prevention and treatment for all.
NZOHA is the united voice for dental therapists, dental hygienists, and oral health therapists in Aotearoa New Zealand.
We connect, support, and advocate for the profession — working together to improve oral health for all.
Our Executive Committee
The NZOHA Executive Committee provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for Te Ohu Pūniho Ora o Aotearoa.
Our role is to support and advocate for our members — Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists, Oral Health Therapists, and oral health students — ensuring their voices are heard and their profession continues to grow and thrive.
New Zealand Oral Health Practitioner Awards 2025
In recognition of oral health practitioners who exemplify commitment to oral health care, NZOHA introduced the Oral Health Practitioner Awards. We wish to acknowledge our members who are going above and beyond to raise the bar for our respective professions.
Shantanu Rawal
NZOHA Emerging Oral Health Professional Award
Barbara Patience
NZOHA Oral Health Practitioner of the Year
Georgina Welsh
Hon. Annette King Award for Excellence and Leadership in Oral Health
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Thank you to the Clare Foundation for supporting Te Ohu Pūniho Ora o Aotearoa – New Zealand Oral Health
Contact us with any questions or to join NZOHA
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Thank you to the Clare Foundation for supporting Te Ohu Pūniho Ora o Aotearoa – New Zealand Oral Health
