29/05/2026
He mihi nunui to everyone who came along to our He Waha Ora, He Whānau Ora smokefree smiles event.
It was an incredible two days filled with connection, care and support for our community and whānau. We are so grateful to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible and supporting better oral health outcomes for you our whānau.
One of the most meaningful parts of the day was hearing feedback from our patients. One whānau member shared “I always hesitated because of the bad experiences ive had in the past, the cost and how ive been made to feel.
Today I was super anxious and as soon as I walked in I was made to feel so welcomed, the dentist and his assistant were so accommodating and went at my pace, we had laughs and was made to feel like I was his only patient for the day. I left with a free electric toothbrush for myself and whānau and even offered me a kai. I have never experienced this type of treatment from any practice before. It’s nice to be made to feel important and left actually wanting better oral health for me and my whānau.”
Thank you to our team, volunteers, our sponsor Hāpai Te Hauora and everyone who helped create a safe and positive experience for our whānau. 🦷😁
