Report Card

The 2026 Oral Health Report Card. Tracking progress towards improving Kiwis’ oral health

The 2026 Oral Health Report Card 

The NZDA’s 2026 Oral Health Report Card provides a detailed assessment of New Zealand’s progress towards the priorities in the Roadmap Towards Better Oral Health for New Zealand. Drawing on national data and evidence, it identifies where progress is being made, where challenges remain and where further action is needed.


Key Oral Health Measures

For a concise overview, the 2026 Key Oral Health Measures bring together seven headline indicators covering oral health, prevention, access to care and workforce capacity, alongside an at-a-glance summary of the Report Card’s wider findings.