83%的新西兰成年人支持将牙科护理纳入公共卫生保健. 83% of New Zealand adults support integrating dental care into public healthcare.

2026年3月的一项民意调查显示,83%的新西兰成年人支持将牙科护理纳入公共卫生系统. A March 2026 poll shows 83% of New Zealand adults support integrating dental care into the public healthcare system. 支持者认为, 将成人牙科护理排除在公共医疗覆盖范围之外是过时且昂贵的做法. 估计每年损失数十亿美元生产力和降低生活质量. Advocates argue the exclusion of adult dental care from public coverage is outdated and costly, with estimates suggesting it costs the country billions annually in lost productivity and reduced quality of life.