Official survey figures reveal that almost half of Kiwi adults don't go to the dentist - 44 percent or 1.6 million people - many because they simply can't afford to.
People over 18 and working have no taxpayer subsidy whatsoever, and virtually no help for beneficiaries either.
Do you get a regular dental check up?
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