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.
About NZOHA
Te Ohu Pūniho Ora O Aotearoa - The New Zealand Oral Health Association (NZOHA) was established in 2021 by the New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association (NZDOHTA) and the New Zealand Dental Hygienists Association (NZDHA).
Operating as one association allows us to be aligned with the new Ministry of Health’s strategy for integrated service delivery and to unify professionals across the three disciplines of dental therapy, dental hygiene and oral health therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
"As one association, we have a bigger and louder voice to advocate for our profession for better oral health outcomes in Aotearoa."
Samuel Carrington, Vice President of NZDHA and Te Ao Mārama Rep of NZDOHTA
"As one association, we have a bigger and louder voice to advocate for our profession for better oral health outcomes in Aotearoa."
Samuel Carrington, Vice President of NZDHA and Te Ao Mārama Rep of NZDOHTA
As one association, we have a bigger and louder voice to advocate for our profession for better oral health outcomes in Aotearoa.
Samuel Carrington, Vice President of NZDHA and Te Ao Mārama Rep of NZDOHTA
Our Executive Committee
The NZOHA Executive Committee provides direction, oversight and the management of the NZOHA, Te Ohu Pūniho Ora O Aotearoa. The NZOHA Executive primary goal is to support and advocate for our members which includes Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists, as well as oral health students at Auckland University of Technology and the University of Otago.
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
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
