Hospital dental — Nelson Marlborough

Nelson Hospital

Dental Department
Tipahi Street
Nelson 7010
Phone: 03 546 1973external link

For the after hours dentist, call 027 448 2424external link and leave a message for after hours urgent dental advice.

Wairau Hospital

Dental Department
Hospital Road
Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 520 9670external link

For the after hours dentist, call 03 520 9999external link and ask for the on-duty after hours dentist.

• Treatment that requires general anaesthesia (admission to hospital).
• Treatment for people who need special care because of medical conditions or disabilities.
• Treatment for people with severe conditions that cannot be treated appropriately in private practice.
• Pain relief treatment for Community Services Card holders on referral by a healthcare provider.
• Emergency services for trauma, severe orofacial infections and uncontrolled oral bleeding.

Our hospital dental departments do not routinely provide emergency toothache services. Try your own dentist first (fees may apply).

If you are on a low income or benefit, Work and Income may be able to help toward the cost of dental treatment, especially if it is urgent.

Dental treatment — Work and Incomeexternal link