DEFENCE DENTAL SERVICES OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR (Waiouru)
Please be advised that Waiouru Dental Centre will be closed for appointments from Thursday 21 Dec 23 until Friday 12 Jan 24. We will open on Monday 15 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.
The closest locations around Waiouru to see an on-call dentist for emergency dental care on weekends and public holidays are below. 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.
Whanganui: 027 44 44 185
This number is monitored 0900 - 1100 on weekends and public holidays only. Leave a message if your call is not answered.
Taupo: 07 376 1000 (Taupo Hospital)
This number connects you to Taupo Hospital. Press '0' to speak to the operator and ask for the number of the on-call dentist.
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
JSGFHODentalWaiouru@nzdf.mil.nz.
NOTE: NZDF will only reimburse you for emergency dental treatment. Routine dental treatment will be a private cost.
