The high cost of dental care leaves many Kiwis with decaying teeth or massive loans to pay back.

The poorest members of our society are invariably the worst affected.

Now a new petition, backed by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, is calling for dental care to be free for all.

But how much would this cost the country? And is there any hope of politicians getting on board to support the cause?

Today, Sarah Dalton, executive director at the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, explains to Damien why she’s calling for change to our healthcare system.

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The high cost of dental care leaves many Kiwis with decaying teeth or massive loans to pay back.
The poorest members of our society are invariably the worst affected.
Now <a href="https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/make-dental-care-free-for-all-nz">a new petition</a>, backed by the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, is calling for dental care to be free for all.
But how much would this cost the country? And is there any hope of politicians getting on board to support the cause?   Today, Sarah Dalton, executive director at the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, explains to Damien why she’s calling for change to our healthcare system.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Venuto Producer: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.