Thursday 21 August 2025
8:30am – 1:00pm
Banquet Hall, Parliament

This significant event marks the release of Towards Better Oral Health for New Zealand (2025-2030), a document outlining a clear vision for the future of oral health in Aotearoa. The event will feature the following speakers:

Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health
Dr Amanda Johnston, NZDA President
Dr David Excell, NZDA President-Elect
Dr Greg Chadwick, FDI President
Dr Robin Whyman, NZDA Director (Dental Policy)

And a panel presentation and discussion with

Helen Robinson, Auckland City Mission CEO and Auckland City Missioner
Dr Anna Dawson, Clinical Director, Auckland
Dr Manu Aroha Walker, General Dentist, Invercargill
Dr Elizabeth Hitchings, Public Heath Dentistry Specialist, Wellington

Programme overview

8:15am	Registration open
9:00am	Mihi whakatau and welcome Opening by the Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown Presentations by Dr David Excell and Dr Amanda Johnston Pre-recorded video from FDI President Dr Robin Whyman
10:30am	Morning tea
11:15am	Stories from dentists and patients Facilitated by Carissa Thompson Helen Robinson, Auckland City Mission CEO and Auckland City Missioner Dr Anna Dawson, Clinical Director, Auckland Dr Manu Aroha Walker, General Dentist, Invercargill Dr Elizabeth Hitchings, Public Health Dentistry Specialist, Wellington Mihi Murray, patient of Dr Elizabeth Hitchings
12:30pm	Lunch
1:00pm	Event concludes and guests depart