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  • 1Dunedin School of Medicine and Dental School, Ngai Tahu Maori Health Research Unit, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand.

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New Zealand needs innovative Maori dental health services to address disparities. Initiatives like whanau clinics and Iwi partnerships improve access and oral health outcomes for Maori communities.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dental Health Services
  • Indigenous Health

Background:

  • Significant disparities exist in Maori oral health outcomes in New Zealand.
  • Barriers to dental care include diet, fluoride access, knowledge of entitlements, and follow-up compliance.
  • Existing dental health services require adaptation to meet the needs of Maori populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline innovative developments in oranga niho (Maori dental health) services.
  • To highlight new approaches promoting accessible and appropriate dental care for Maori.
  • To showcase initiatives addressing Maori oral health disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of innovative oranga niho service models in New Zealand.
  • Description of specific case studies: Te Whare Kaitiaki whanau dental clinic.
  • Examination of partnerships between dental providers and Maori communities (e.g., Ratana Pa, Tipu Ora, Te Hauora o Turanganui a Kiwa).
  • Analysis of an Iwi-based service at Te Atiawa Medical Centre.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of a whanau dental clinic at the University of Otago.
  • Establishment of effective working partnerships between dental providers and Maori communities.
  • Development of an independent Iwi-based oranga niho service demonstrating tino rangatiratanga.
  • These initiatives show a growing Maori partnership in service development.

Conclusions:

  • Innovative approaches are crucial for improving Maori dental health in New Zealand.
  • Community partnerships and Iwi-led services are key to addressing oral health disparities.
  • The assertion of tino rangatiratanga by Iwi is central to developing and implementing effective services.

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