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Last updated: 28 July, 2010 |
Chronicles Dental Therapist Reunion Napier, August 2008
An article written by Janet Vette (nee Pardoe) 35 years after training. (Member login required) NZDTA Symposium 2008
The Wellington Branch of NZDTA hosted the 2008 Symposium on May 16-17, 2008. Details of the Symposium (including presentations and photos) are available on this page (Member login required). The School Dental Service and Child Public Health in New Zealand, 1920s-1950s
'The history of school dental treatment in New Zealand provides a window into the relationship between childhood, citizenship, public health initiatives and medicine in early twentieth century New Zealand.' To read the thesis submitted by Emma Dewson in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, 2007, please click here (Member login required). NZDTA Oral History Group
The collection and archiving of oral history interviews conducted with past school dental nurses is continuing. Oral history interviews provide an archived record of the service's past through individual memories. Eight further interview tapes and abstracts have recently been completed and deposited with the Alexander Turnbull Library's Oral History Centre. Future interview tapes will also be lodged there. The project aims to record individual memories and personal recollections of beginning school dental nurse training, the nature of the training course, graduating and first postings and experiences on the job. NZDTA members who know of women who are interested in being interviewed should contact the Executive Officer, NZDTA, email nzdta@nzdta.co.nz. Recording Memories: Oral Histories of Dental Nurses/Therapists - Emma Dewson |