Free dental day for carers

Lumino practices in Red Beach and Orewa were among 32 practices that opened their doors on May 5 for the annual community day in which Lumino The Dentists provide free dental care for a deserving group of people.

This year the company teamed up for the second time with Carers NZ, which provides support to family carers, to find people who would benefit from the free dental day.

Orewa Practice Manager Jackie Britton said one couple who came in have two blind daughters so focusing on themselves isn’t something they get the privilege to do much. 

Another patient has a son with autism and daughter with ADHD.

This is the fifth year of Lumino Day.

More than 500 patients were throughout NZ. A team of 83 clinical staff and close to 150 support staff were on hand to treat or assist the patients.