DEFENCE DENTAL SERVICES OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR (Linton)
Please be advised that Linton Dental Centre will be closed for appointments from Friday 22nd Dec 23 until Friday 5th Jan 2024. We will open on Monday 8th Jan 24.
If you are experiencing facial swelling, facial trauma, or post-operative bleeding from the mouth, please present to the nearest hospital emergency department.
To see an on-call dentist for emergency dental care on weekends and public holidays on weekdays and non-public holidays, please contact a local dental practice directly.
Palmerston North: 021 294 8669
This number is monitored 0900 - 1600 on weekends and public holidays only. Leave a message if your call is not answered.
To be reimbursed for any emergency dental treatment, please request a receipt of treatment costs, a copy of your records and any x-rays/photos taken. You can then submit all information in person to the Dental Centre or email
JSGFHODentalLinton@nzdf.mil.nz.
NOTE: NZDF will only reimburse you for emergency dental treatment. Routine dental treatment will be a private cost.