New Zealand Gazette – 2003 – No. 151

Page 4243

✨ General Dental Benefits Service Specification



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r. Porcelain veneer;

s. Labial composite veneers;

t. Multiple extractions of permanent teeth;

u. Panoramic radiographs;

v. Occlusal radiographs;

w. Second consultation (where approved).

F3 LOCATION AND SETTING

General Dental Benefits will be provided in a dental facility that complies with the following conditions at all times:

a. All buildings, plant and equipment are adequately maintained, fit for their purpose and maintained in safe working order. Legislative, regulatory and other relevant standards are met;

b. All equipment and supplies, required to provide General Dental Benefits, are readily available, including necessary arrangements for the management of emergencies;

c. Safety and emergency equipment and information is clearly displayed and accessible;

d. Legislative and regulatory standards for accessible facilities are met.

F4 LINKAGES WITH OTHER SERVICES

Oral Health Providers are required to demonstrate effective links with the following services:

a. the local school dental service;

b. the local hospital dental services;

c. dental professional organisations where appropriate (e.g. DCNZ, NZDA, New Zealand Māori Dental Association);

d. consumer advocacy services, including Māori advocacy services;

e. any service funded by us to coordinate and increase access to subsidised dental care for adolescents.

F5 MĀORI HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Oral Health Providers will note that oral health is a Government Māori health gain priority area.

F6 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligible People, who are adolescents under the age of 18 years and who are not eligible for enrolment with a child oral health provider (e.g. at a school dental clinic) and who are not receiving treatment under the adolescent oral health services agreement, may enrol for General Dental Benefits.



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Dental services, Oral health, Fee-for-service, Prior approval, Treatment procedures, Facilities, Safety standards, Māori health, Eligibility criteria