Te Ohu Pūniho Ora O Aotearoa NZOHA Conference 2025
Masterclasses: Thursday 26th June
Conference: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025
Where: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
Early bird rate (available until 31st March 2025) - $599
Standard member rate (from 1st April - 16th June 2025) - $749
Students rate - $360
Non members rate - $1099
(Membership rates apply for DHAA and ADOHTA members - please contact us at contact@nzoha.org.nz)
Our 2025 conference will deliver cutting-edge insights, featuring renowned national and international speakers from across diverse professions.
We are also introducing a day of masterclasses on Thursday 26th June, which will be limited spaces.
The NZOHA conference is the perfect opportunity to network, exchange knowledge and speak with industry experts during the trade expo.
For Sponsorship and Exhibitor enquiries please contact Britta van Uden - britta@mtanz.org.nz / +64 21 122 6870
Masterclasses Agenda
Masterclasses have a capacity of 20 people and will only be available for conference attendees.
Thursday 26th June
10.00am - 1.00pm - Composite Hands On - Paulette Smith
10.00am - 1.00pm - Advanced Techniques in Treating Periodontal Defects and Furcation Lesions - Tabitha Acret
10.00am -1.00pm - LA Tips and Techinque
2.00pm - 5.00pm - Composite Hands On - Paulette Smith
2.00pm - 5.00pm - Advanced Techniques in Treating Periodontal Defects and Furcation Lesions - Tabitha Acret
2.00pm - 5.00pm - LA Tips and Techinque
2.00pm - 4.00pm - Ergonomics and Instrument Sharpening
4.00pm - 6.30pm - Conference Registration Open
Conference Agenda
Friday 27th June
7.45am - Registration Open
8.30am - Welcome
8.45am - TBC
9.45am - Morning Tea
10.15am - Paulette Smith DT
11.15am - TBC
12.15pm - Lunch
1.15pm - The Devil is in the Defects: Treating Periodontal Defects and Furcation’s - Tabitha Acret DH
2.15pm - Co-Chairs of the National Oral Health Clinical Network - Leeann Waaka DT & Dr Kathyrn Fuge
3.15pm - Afternoon tea
3.45pm - TBC
4.40pm - NZOHA Presentations
5.00pm - President's Shout
Saturday 28th June
9.00am - TBc
10.00am - Morning Tea
10.30am - The Power to Inform: The Art of Explanation in Communication - Dr Elizabeth Milford
11.30am - Join The Mobile Dentistry Movement - Shida Taheri OHT
12.30pm - Lunch
1.30pm - TBC
2.30pm - Dr Katherine Kaczmarczyk
3.30pm - Afternoon tea
4.00pm - TBC
4.45pm - Closing
Our Speakers
Dr Elizabeth Milford
BDS
The Power to Inform: The Art of Explanation in Communication
Dr Kathryn Fuge
BDS, MPH, Otago
Co-Chair of the National Oral Health Clinical Network
Leeann Waaka
Clinical Lead / Dental Therapist, Te Whatu Ora Hauora A Toi Bay of Plenty, NZOHA Dental Therapist of the Year 2023
Co-Chair of the National Oral Health Clinical Network
Paulette Smith
Teeth For Life “ From First Tooth to Golden Smiles”
Shida Taheri
OHT
Join The Mobile Dentistry Movement
Tabitha Acret
The Devil is in the Defects: Treating Periodontal Defects and Furcation’s
Call for Abstracts
ORAL PRESENTATION & POSTER
The conference committee is now calling for abstracts for oral presentations (15 minutes) and poster presentations. Practitioners, researchers, and students are encouraged to share their research outputs related to oral health. Research with preliminary findings is accepted for consideration.
Presentation Instructions
Oral presentations:
The presentation is for 15 minutes.
The presentation slide must be in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The presentation slide must be submitted by the deadline (June 23, 2025).
The presentation should target the conference audience.
Poster Presentations:
The poster size must be 36 inches x 48 inches (colour, portrait orientation).
The presenter should print and bring it for display.
The conference committee will NOT print them for quality assurance issues.
Abstract Guidelines
Title:
The title should be informative and contain the major keywords.
Authors & Affiliations: Authors' Full names should be listed with affiliations.
Body: The body of the abstract should be no more than 250 words. This should be a summary of the research to be presented. Subheadings can be used.
Other Information
The conference committee offers support to presenters preparing for successful oral presentations by organising an online practice session with a panel.
After the session, feedback will be provided to help tailor the presentations to better suit the audience.
This support is available as an option when submitting presentation proposals.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
January 13, 2025 – Abstract submission opens
May 18, 2025 (11.59 pm NZT) – Abstract submission closes
May 30, 2025 – Outcome notifications to presenters (can be earlier)
June 8, 2025 – Presenter registration deadline
June 23, 2025 – Presentation slide deadline (only presentations only)
Terms and Conditions:
All co-authors should consent for the research to be presented.
All presenters (oral presentations and poster presentations) must attend the conference physically. The presenter does not have to be the primary researcher.
For oral presentations, up to two presenters are allowed.
One person can only be a presenter for one oral presentation. But they can be co-authors for multiple oral presentations.
There is no limitation on poster presentations.
If the abstract is accepted, the executive committee has permission to share the abstract or its parts in printed and/or electronic formats.
Failure to register by the deadline will result in automatic withdrawal from presenting.
For any questions regarding the process, please contact engagement@nzoha.org.nz.
Thank you to our event sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Speaker and Masterclass Sponsor
Masterclass Sponsor
New Zealand Oral Health Practitioner Awards 2025
NZOHA wishes to honor oral health practitioners who demonstrate a strong dedication to oral health care. We want to acknowledge our members who are exceeding expectations and setting higher standards for our respective professions. While our members may be modest and not seek recognition, these awards are essential in ensuring that the wider oral health community and health sector recognize the valuable work of our professions.
Do you know someone who is a trailblazer in your field? Or is it you? Are you an outstanding oral health practitioner? Are you a shining light guiding future professionals? Do you go above and beyond what is required of ‘just your job’?
Nominations open early 2025
Award categories
Dental Therapist of the Year
Oral Health Therapist of the Year
Dental Hygienist of the Year
Hon. Dame Annette King Award for Excellence in Leadership and Oral Health
NZOHA People’s Choice Award
