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Good tips to get your child to have good cleaning habits 😁

- Start the child's brushing early .

- Start cleaning your baby's teeth with a soft toothbrush as soon as they start to show.

- Let them choose their own toothbrush. It makes it a more personal and fun experience.

- Read stories about dental health so they understand the importance of dental hygiene.

- Brush as a family.

If you chip or break a tooth 👉 You should make an appointment to visit your dentist as soon as it is possible.

If it is a severe break causing significant pain or you are bleeding from the broken tooth we recommend that you contact us to book and emergency appointment with one of our dentists.🦷👍

From around 6 years of age, kids will start having some big changes with their teeth. 😁With the loss of their first tooth - usually the central incisors at 6-7 years old, this big event coinciding with the appearance of their first permanent molars!

Kids will continue shedding their baby teeth up til around age 12, followed by the second molars at around 12 years of age and their 3rd molars (or wisdom teeth) at 17-21 years old. 👱‍♀️👱‍♂️👩🧑 They will continue to have new permanent teeth appear right up until they turn 18.

Talk to your friendly Fono Dental Team about how to access free dental for kids from birth up til their 18th Birthday!🥳

Visit our Fono website for more information and contact details: thefono.org

Fale Talanoa / Call Centre Announcement.

Monday 17th July

There are currently DELAYS getting through to our Call Centre.
For a faster response, please email us at:

[email protected]

IF IT'S AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 111

We appreciate your patience and apologise for the inconvenience caused.

During Matariki Weekend our clinics & services will be CLOSED from Fri 14th to Sun 16th July.

We will be open again on Mon 17th July.

If you are unwell please go to the closest after-hours Accident and Emergency clinic or local Hospital. For any emergency please dial 111 for an ambulance.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing weekend.

Mānawatia a Matariki – Happy Māori New Year!

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Celebrate Te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week 🙌

This year's theme, 'Ribanan, karikirakean ao kateimatoan ara katei ma ara taetae ni Tungaru,' portrtays the importance of nurturing, enhancing and sustaining the Tungaru language and culture.

Today's phrase comes from our Dental Service.
"Te wii ae akea aorakina" - Healthy Teeth 😁

We hope you enjoy celebrating Te Taetae ni Kiribati with us!

😴🦷🪥 Do you go to bed without brushing your teeth?

We all know that it's recommended to brush at least two times a day. But do we all do that? Don’t forget your evening brush as it's important to get rid of the day's germs and plaque and stop them from building up in your mouth as you sleep.

Joke of the day 👀

What's a dentist's favorite dinosaur?...

A flossiraptor 🤗

Customer experience with our Dentist Dr Pulkit ✨🦷👨🏻‍⚕️

“Seen a Dentist here for first time emergency extraction (was originally booked for a months time but requested and recieved a call back for cancelled appointment to be seen earlier) and was treated by Dr Pulkit Kinra. Absolutely recommend him for anyone seeking dental treatment. Attentive, reassuring, very caring and gentle. Eased my nerves alot which made the procedure much more comfortable and easy. Thank you!”

Fale Talanoa / Call Centre Announcement.

MON 19TH JUNE

There are currently DELAYS getting through to our Call Centre.

For a faster response, please email us at:

[email protected]

IF IT'S AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 111

We appreciate your patience and apologise for the inconvenience caused.

How can younger children access free dental care? 🤔🦷

From Birth to Preschool age:

Children who have not yet started school should be enrolled with their local Community Oral Health Service as early as possible once they have their first tooth.

Preschool or Primary School to the end of grade 8:

The school will usually help to enrol your children or parents can enrol them directly by calling...

📞 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) and be guided through the enrolment process.

The Fono Dental is happy to help parents to contact 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) to get their children enrolled as well, so please get in touch with our friendly team by calling 0800FONO4U (0800 366 648) if you would like us to do this.

Your child will either see a visiting school dentist or your Local Community Oral Health Service.

(Please note that for The Fono Dental to treat children under year 8 at school, we will need a referral from the school or community dentist.)

🔎Have a read of this insightful article about how much children, and their parents, are missing out on information and the importance of Oral Health Care.

However, Portland School on the outskirts of Whangarei, is doing their part in spreading oral health awareness for the community inside the classroom.

For more information click on the link below.

DID YOU KNOW...

That once kids year 9 (no matter what their age) up until their 18th Birthday, they are eligible for FREE dental treatment with The Fono 🦷🦷🦷

You can book with your nearest Oral Health Therapist for:
🔹Exams
🔹Regular hygiene
🔹Periodontal cleaning
🔹Fillings
🔹Extraction of deciduous teeth
🔹Fissure sealants
🔹Fluoride

Please visit our website for contact details: www.thefono.org


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'Kids starting with teeth missing' - Portland School out to improve pupils' oral health Once a day, tamariki gather in their classes to brush their teeth.

Press Release | Wed 31st May 2023 | The Late HRH Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu

“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” - Proverbs 31:29-31

The Fono joins Pasifika peoples across New Zealand and the world in mourning the loss of HRH Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili of Tonga.

Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu leaves an outstanding legacy of public service. Throughout her distinguished life, she worked tirelessly for Tonga’s people, both at home and in New Zealand.

She was a passionate advocate for women and, in 1975, became the first woman to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Tonga. She advocated for women throughout her career, serving as Deputy President of the National Women’s Organisation and founding the Women's Christian Fellowship in Tonga and New Zealand.

Princess Siu‘ilikutapu was one of the keynote speakers at the New Zealand Dawn Raid Apology in 2021. She represented the voices of the Tongan and Pasifika communities and hailed the apology as a moment of great healing.

Among Princess Siu‘ilikutapu’s other achievements was her unswerving advocacy for the Tongan language and culture. She was President of the Langafonua Gallery and Handicrafts Centre, which promotes traditional Tongan skills and artistry.

The Fono’s Chairperson, Nacanieli Yalimaiwai, commented: ‘The Fono is united in sorrow with the people of Tonga at this sad time.’

‘HRH Princess Siu‘ilikutapu was an exceptional Pacific leader and champion of women. Her long record of dedicated public service sets a shining example for us all,’ said Yalimaiwai.

He added that the loss of Princess Siu‘ilikutapu will be felt deeply by Pasifika communities across New Zealand and around the globe.

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Did you know that smoking can directly impact your oral health?

Today, the 31st May is WORLD SMOKE FREE DAY 2023! The Fono offers a wonderful Smokefree service, so if you want help to STOP smoking be sure to reach out to our team.

It’s all about you!

Our caring and experienced team of Quit Coaches can help you reach your SMOKEFREE aspirations.

We’ll work together on a programme that’s right for you. Group or Individual sessions are FREE and available.

We know that stopping smoking is not easy but we are here to support you and make it easier.

Our flexible face to face sessions are focussed around you.

We can meet you at the location of your choice, support you in a range of Pacific languages and work out the best incentives for you to ensure your success.

We also offer a specialised and FREE smoke free programme for businesses and corporates wanting to support their staff to become smoke free.

We are here to start the journey with you!

Our FREE program options are:

» Personalised Programme – individual or group support sessions
» 4 – 8 Week Programme – individual or group support sessions

Sessions include Free Ni****ne replacement treatment products that will best suit your needs such as:

» Vapes
» Ni****ne gum
» Lozenges
» Patches

Call 027 880 4234 or email [email protected]

Announcement | Mon 29th May.

The Fono's main page, including Facebook Messenger, is currently unavailable.

To get in touch, please call:

📞 0800FONO4U (0800 366 648)

Or email us at:

📧 [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding.

We are working to resolve this as soon as possible.

Time to lighten up the week with a good old dental joke!🤣🦷👩‍🎓

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RELIEF OF DENTAL RELATED PAIN.

Did you know that Community Service Card holders are eligible to receive 2 emergency appointments for the relief of pain every 12 months?

$40 is payable on the day of your appointment.

This appointment will include:

➡️ An oral examination at the site of the pain
➡️ X-rays (if required)
➡️1 simple extraction or 1 temporary filling

If you need a 'Relief of Pain' appointment please contact us on 0800FONO4U (0800 366 648) to book.

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Do you know what the hardest substance in the human body actually is?

It’s tooth enamel!

So what exactly is tooth enamel?

“Tooth enamel is the hard, visible, outermost covering of your teeth. Enamel is translucent, giving teeth their sparkle, and depending on its thickness, it shows through the colour of the underlying dentine which varies from light yellow to a grey or blue-like white. It’s the hardest substance in the human body and contains a high percentage of minerals.”

https://www.sensodyne.com/en-nz/enamel/about-enamel/what-is-tooth-enamel/

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THE FONO HENDERSON CLINIC TEMPORARY RELOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL HENDERSON PATIENTS AND CLIENTS.
From Monday 17th April 2023 The Fono Henderson Medical Clinic and LagiOla will relocate to 15 Edsel Street, Henderson (opposite WestCity) and The Fono Henderson Dental Clinic will relocate to The Fono City Clinic, L2/33 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please keep an eye on our social media pages for further updates.

Please continue to call us on 0800FONO4U (0800 366 648) to book an appointment or if you have any queries.

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE: To all patients and clients.

Our clinics and services will be CLOSED for ANZAC DAY on Tuesday 25th April 2023.

If you are unwell please go to the closest after-hours Accident and Emergency clinic or local hospital.

For any emergency please dial 111 for an ambulance.

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📣🦷 Did you know that NZ teens get FREE basic dental services?!

Oral health habits learned at a young age are essential to long term oral health. The Fono Dental works hard to help the youth of NZ to take care of their teeth!

NZ Teens from year 9 in school up until their 18th birthday (even if they have left school) are eligible for FREE dental services.

The FREE services include the following Preventive and Restorative dental treatments…

PREVENTATIVE TREATMENTS: exams, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and fissure sealants and oral health education.

RESTORATIVE TREATMENTS: fillings, root canal and extractions (excludes orthodontics and orthodontic related extractions).

Contact us on 0800FONO4U (0800 366 648) to book your next dental visit!

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📣 THE FONO'S SERVICES EASTER ANNOUNCEMENT.

To all patients and clients...

Our Medical and Dental clinics and services will be CLOSED
for the Easter weekend from Friday 7th - Monday 10th April 2023.

If you are unwell please go to the closest after-hours Accident and Emergency clinic or local hospital.

‼️ For any emergency please dial 111 for an ambulance.

Stay safe and wishing you all a very Happy & Blessed Easter.

Time for a gummy dental joke! 😁😂🐻

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YOUR DENTIST DOESN'T JUST CHECK YOUR TEETH! They also check the soft tissue and palate of your mouth for signs of oral cancer and even your head and neck – they will check your lymph nodes, neck and jaw for swelling, lumps or any other symptoms of illness.

If a problem is found, your dentist will refer you to the appropriate medical professional.

Are you due for your 6 monthly dental check? Call now to book an appointment with us today!

Henderson – 09 837 1780, City 09 302 2496, Manurewa 09 267 6331.

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Happy World Oral Health Day 2023 from The Fono Dental team!! ❤️🦷

We are excited to announce our April promo!

Book an appointment with one of our 3 clinics this April and you will receive a free oral hygiene goodie bag and go in the draw to win a $100 Prezzy card!

And after that appointment if you book your next exam and clean (within 6 months from your April appointment) you will be entered in to the draw again – and get two chances to WIN!!!

Each clinic has one $100 Prezzy card so there will be 3 winners in total!

☎️ Call now to book your April appointment with us!

Henderson: 09 837 1780,
City: 09 302 2496
Manurewa: 09 267 6331

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Well, we thought it's about time for a laugh! 😂🦷🤣 Dental jokes are some of the best out there! Thanks to our super star dentist Dr Pulkit from our Manurewa dental clinic for presenting this one!

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BRUSHING THOSE HARD TO REACH PLACES!

Even the fussiest of us can have difficulties cleaning those hard to reach places – between your teeth, wisdom teeth and below your gum line can all be a bit tricky.

Regular dental check-ups will help to prevent plaque build-up, tartar and cavities and detect and treat any problems areas early.

Unlike other parts of our bodies, teeth won’t heal themselves!

So, if you’re due for your 6 monthly dental check call now to book an appointment with us today!

Henderson – 09 837 1780, City 09 302 2496, Manurewa 09 267 6331.

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ARE YOU WAKING IN PAIN? If you are waking up with headaches, pain or tiredness in your jaw you could be clenching or grinding your teeth in your sleep.

Your dentist can help to diagnose and treat nocturnal clenching and grinding (bruxism).

If this sounds like you call and book an appointment to see one of The Fono Dental’s lovely dentists today. Henderson – 09 837 1780, City 09 302 2496, Manurewa 09 267 6331.

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😁🦷✅ By sticking to your regular 6 monthly dental checks, x-rays and cleans your dentist will catch any issues early. This will minimise cost, discomfort and recovery. As the old saying goes…”Prevention is better than cure!”

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THE FONO MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC UPDATE FOR WED 15TH FEB...

Our Medical & Dental Clinics will ALL REOPEN on Wednesday 15th Feb following our standard opening hours.

We trust all our patients are safe after the last stormy few days as Cyclone Gabrielle has swept through Auckland. Please continue to take care and follow safety advice especially when out on the roads.

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‼️ℹ️🌧 THE FONO MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC UPDATE FOR TUES 14th FEB...

Our Medical & Dental Clinics will ALL BE CLOSED on Tuesday 14th Feb due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

This is for the safety of all our patients and staff. Clinics remain closed until further notice.

If you have an appointment booked for today our reception will be in touch with you.

TAKE CARE & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY ADVICE.

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‼️ℹ️🌧 THE FONO MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC UPDATE FOR MON 13TH FEB...

Our Medical & Dental Clinics are ALL CLOSED today due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

This is for the safety of all our patients and staff. Clinics remain closed until further notice.

If you have an appointment booked for today our reception will be in touch with you.

TAKE CARE & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY ADVICE.

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Attention Community:

In support of our local community, The Trusts Arena has been designated as a Civil Defence Evacuation Centre from 7pm, Sunday 12th February.

In the case of evacuation, please proceed to our location for further instructions and assistance.

It is important to have a plan in place and be familiar with your evacuation procedures. Stay safe and prepared.
For more information on emergency preparedness, please visit

https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/

Please share this information with friends & whānau.

- The Trusts Arena

Good tips to get your child to have good cleaning habits 😁

- Start the child's brushing early .
- Start cleaning your baby's teeth with a soft toothbrush as soon as they start to show.
- Let them choose their own toothbrush. It makes it a more personal and fun experience.
- Read stories about dental health so they understand the importance of dental hygiene.
- Brush as a family.

Auckland declares state of local emergency Mayor Wayne Brown has tonight (Friday 27 January) declared a state of local emergency in the Auckland region.