The Dental Health Service provides inpatient and outpatient oral health services to eligible people.

Who is eligible for us to look after?
The Dental Service provides specialist treatment and advice on treatment for patients suffering from oral conditions which are beyond the scope of general practice dentists.

Comprehensive dental care is provided for patients who are mentally, physically or intellectually compromised to an extent where their dental treatment cannot be provided in the private sector, or where the backup facilities of a hospital are required.

Dental care under general anaesthetic (GA) can be provided when clinically indicated.

Referrals are accepted from all areas in the Wellington region and can be received from private practice dentists, general medical practitioners, medical specialists, dental therapists, hospital based clinicians and a number of self referrals.

Low income service
We provide a limited service for patients who are on low incomes and who cannot access care from the private sector because of financial constraints. To access this service you must hold a current Community Services Card, although only very limited appointments are available.

People can access the service through referral from their private dentist or medical GP. For relief of pain and low income services people can phone the service directly.

Depending on your eligibility criteria you should expect delays in receiving appointments and care.

Part charges are made for almost all treatments. The exceptions are children, adolescents, those receiving care following an accident (ACC) and individuals who receive dental care while an inpatient.
Charges are lower than those in private practice. You will be asked to pay any charges on the day you receive treatment.

Please make sure you bring your Community Services Card and proof of your NZ residency (e.g. your passport) to your appointment.

Wellington Hospital

Parking areas for patients and visitors are provided as follows:

Main Public Car Park - entrance off Riddiford Street. This is a well lit car park with mechanical barrier arms at the entrance.
Collect your ticket on arrival from the machine on entering the underground car park.
All parking fees are payable when you leave the car park at any Auto Pay Station. You can pay with notes, coins or credit cards at the Auto Pay Station.
Alternatively there is an ASB ATM cashflow machine in the main atrium on Level 2. This machine accepts most major cards. 

Parking Prices 

Kenepuru Hospital

There is ample free parking at Kenepuru Hospital in well-lit areas with a drop-off area at the Main Entrance. 

Free Shuttle Service between Kenepuru and Wellington Hospitals
A free shuttle for patients runs between Kenepuru and Wellington Hospitals. To book, please call Kenepuru Orderlies on (04) 385 5999 ext 7088.

The shuttle operates Monday to Friday: 7am - 6pm, departing from Wellington Hospital (main entrance off Riddiford Street) and Kenepuru Hospital (main entrance) on the hour. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes.