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Auckland children behind on free dental check-ups

08:42 am on 5 May 2022

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Children who've missed their free routine dental check-ups in Auckland has hit a record high.

They're being urged to see private dentist - but not everyone can afford that. Health authorities warn it'll take over a year to catch up on overdue appointments.

Paediatric dentist Dr Katie Ayers spoke to Susie Ferguson.