NZ Dental Congress 2026
Where: NZ International Convention Centre, Auckland
When: 27-29 August 2026
Get ready for the biggest dental event of 2026!
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), New Zealand Oral Health Association (NZOHA), and New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists (NZIDT) are joining forces to deliver the New Zealand Dental Congress 2026.
Congress will kick off with an opening session bringing everyone together, followed by each association presenting its own tailored scientific programme, with select open sessions to foster collaboration. The shared industry expo will be a buzzing hub of activity, connection and energy.
Expect inspiring sessions, hands-on learning, networking opportunities, and a vibrant social programme that keeps wellbeing front of mind.
The event will take place from 27 – 29 August 2026 at the brand-new New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland.
Registration opens in mid-March, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!
Why Work for a Māori Oral Health Provider?
Where: Online Webinar, Zoom
When: Wednesday 18th February, 7:30-8:30pm
This webinar explores what it is like to work within a Māori Oral Health Provider (MOHP), highlighting the professional, cultural and community benefits of kaupapa Māori oral health practice.
Drawing on lived experience, Barbara Laing will discuss how working within a Māori health provider supports clinicians through mentoring, culturally grounded ways of working and a strong focus on whānau-centred care. Using Te Manu Toroa as an example, the session will share insights into a wraparound model of care, where oral health services are delivered alongside wider primary and community health services.
This includes providing care for pēpi, tamariki, and rangatahi (0–18 years) through kura and Wharekura using mobile dental units, as well as at a fixed clinic in Pāpāmoa, with a strong emphasis on prevention, access, and whānau ora.
This webinar will be relevant for oral health therapists, dental hygienist, dental therapist, dentists, and other practitioners interested in kaupapa Māori health settings, as well as those wanting to better understand the unique opportunities and rewards of working within the Māori oral health sector.
Colgate Webinar - Mouthrinses, Scientific foundation and clinical indications
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Wednesday 18th March, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Explore the scientific foundation and clinical indications for mouthrinses with the Colgate Scientific Affairs team.
Determine appropriate mouthrinse recommendations for individual patients and specific clinical applications.
Discover the full range of mouthrinses offered by Colgate.
Dental Council Q&A
Where: Zoom webinar
When: Wednesday 16th April, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
NZOHA will be hosting the Dental Council of New Zealand (DCNZ) for a live Q&A webinar, providing members with the opportunity to hear directly from the Council and ask questions in an open forum.
This session will focus on current regulatory matters and give members the chance to seek clarification, raise concerns, and better understand DCNZ processes and expectations.
Please submit all questions you would like addressed during the webinar to comms@nzoha.org.nz by 5pm Wednesday 1st April.
Refresher: 2018 Periodontal Classification and Diagnosis
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Wednesday 17th June, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Details to come...
Colgate Webinar - Fluorides
Where: Zoom webinar
When: Wednesday 15th July, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Colgate’s Scientific Affairs Manager to discuss the latest guidelines and evidence for fluorides.
Discuss the latest guidelines supporting the use of fluorides.
Reinforce the clinical application and efficacy for product use (evidence based practice).
Explore Colgate's latest products and innovation.
Community Water Fluoridation: Current Evidence and Key Messages
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Wednesday 16th September, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Details to come...
Colgate Webinar - Asthma and Oral Health, What are the Issues?
Where: Zoom webinar
When: Wednesday 21st October, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Join the Colgate Scientific Affairs team to explore the connection between asthma and oral health.
Review a brief overview of asthma, including triggers and management.
Deepen your understanding of the correlation between asthma and oral disease.
Discuss the importance of preventive oral care measures for patients with asthma.
Examine the role of the dental practitioner in managing asthma patients.
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
