New Zealand Gazette – 2003 – No. 151

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✨ Special Dental Benefits



7 NOVEMBER

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

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j. Extractions (excluding extractions for orthodontic purposes) with local anaesthetic;

k. Extractions (excluding extractions for orthodontic purposes) with general anaesthetic;

l. Preparation and obturation of root canals in permanent teeth;

m. Pulp removal and root fillings in deciduous teeth;

n. Pulpotomy in deciduous teeth;

o. Emergency dressings;

p. Re-cement inlay or crown.

F2.2 Special Dental Benefits Requiring Prior Approval

Special Dental Benefits Requiring Prior Approval consist of a range of dental services that will be provided where required and with the prior approval of a Dental Officer of the District Health Board.

The following Services will be purchased on a fee-for-service basis:

a. Minor surgical operations and other time based procedures;

b. Acrylic partial dentures;

c. Stainless steel crowns;

d. Acrylic jacket crowns;

e. Complex reconstructions in composite resin;

f. Cast post and core;

g. Preformed post and core;

h. Labial composite veneer;

i. Panoramic radiographs;

j. Occlusal radiographs;

k. Dentures full upper or lower;

l. Dentures upper and lower;

m. Apexification.

Further definitions of particular treatments are outlined in the Operational Guidelines.

F3. LOCATION AND SETTING

Special Dental Benefits will be provided by you 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 Special 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.



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VUW Te Waharoa — PDF NZ Gazette 2003, No 151


Gazette.govt.nz — PDF NZ Gazette 2003, No 151




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🏥 Provider Quality Specifications for Oral Health Services (continued from previous page)

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Special Dental Benefits, Service Specification, Oral Health Services, Dental Treatments, Emergency Consultations, Radiographs, Restorations, District Health Board