Tena Koutou Katoa to staff, students and parents of Hamilton Boys High School.

Raukura Hauora O Tainui is a Health provider servicing the areas of Hamilton and the Greater Waikato region.  Our Mobile Dental Unit will be visiting your school from:

22nd February until 15th April 2016

The caravan will provide the following services:

Enrolment of Students between 13yrs – under 18yrs WHO DO NOT HAVE a dentist or choose to transfer to our service and who qualify for free dental care (some exceptions apply - Orthodontic and Oral Surgery).

Examine and assess students (including x-rays) unless otherwise advised.

Develop dental treatment plans and treat accordingly (if we are unable to complete treatment while at the school, you will be notified by letter to contact our surgery at 1000 Victoria Street, Hamilton, phone (07) 839 5298 to make an appointment).

Provide information, advice and feedback on good oral health habits.

The Consent Procedure

The consent process will comply with the Health and Disability Commissioners Act 1994 and The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights 1996.

Students will be advised before enrolling that if they have a dentist, they will not be invited to enrol.

Our consent form will be sent home seeking parental consent for students under the age of 16 before any treatment is carried out with clear instructions and options for treatment.

If there are any enquiries regarding the enrolment and/or treatment procedures please do not hesitate to contact me on 021 894 675.


Kind regards
Ana Randall
Manager Dental Unit