David Crum
Dentists, hairdressers prepare for work in masks, gloves
Beauticians, dentists and barbers are getting ready to get back to work, but they are also having to get ready PPE gear for working in close contact with their clients.
Many small businesses have… Audio
Covid-19: Dentists say they may have to shut within weeks
The Dental Association says dentists will have to shut down within weeks due to a lack of masks unless the Government takes action immediately.
The chief executive of the New Zealand Dental… Audio
Tooth decay in kiwi pre-schoolers
Two-fifths of pre-schoolers in Northland and Auckland have dental cavities a new study has found. Dr David Crum, chief executive of the New Zealand Dental Association, explains why this decay is so… Audio
Pricey emergency dental system needs overhaul - dentists
Dentists are calling for an overhaul to emergency dental treatment for the poor, as tens of millions of dollars are spent every year on treatment. Work and Income has given out 400,000 emergency… Audio
Not telling patient instrument stuck in their mouth
More now on the story of a dentist who failed to tell a teenage patient that a piece of equipment had broken off and was stuck in his tooth. Audio
