Welcome to the website of the New Zealand
Association of Orthodontists
Orthodontics is a specialist area of dentistry concerned with improving the appearance, function, and stability of the teeth and jaws by straightening the teeth and correcting the bite.
If you have any doubt as to the severity of an orthodontic problem you should seek the opinion of an Orthodontist or ask your dentist or dental therapist for a referral. An Orthodontist is a specialist who has undertaken additional extensive post graduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems. All full members of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists are registered orthodontic specialists.
FORENZAO
FORENZAO is a charitable trust established to provide a research funding resource to any project that may increase the orthodontic knowledge base. The trust is supported by the wider orthodontic community, including orthodontists, orthodontic supply companies, and former patients.
Applications are not restricted to orthodontists and orthodontic graduate students, and are made to the Education and Research Development Group [ERDG].
All support of FORENZAO Trust is most welcome. Click here for your Pledge form or here for your Donation form.
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John
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President, NZAO
Welcome. We created our website so you can easily find qualified information about orthodontics and orthodontists.
When you or a loved one needs orthodontic work you should firstly ensure the specialist providing the care is a NZAO member.
All our members trained originally as dentists and then spent 2-3 more years at university specialising in the discipline of orthodontics.
To be a member of the NZAO, orthodontists must also continue their education throughout their careers and meet NZAO standards in both the art and science of orthodontic practice. We enforce these requirements because they act as a safeguard for both our patients and our members.
In addition to searching for a local NZAO member on our site you can ask your dentist or dental therapist to refer you to a specialist orthodontist. Remember to look for the NZAO logo - only registered members can display it.
I hope you find our website useful - if you require further information please email us and a member of the NZAO will contact you.
Thank you