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Get ready for the biggest dental event of 2026!

Get ready for the biggest dental event of 2026! The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), New Zealand Oral Health Association (NZOHA), and New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists (NZIDT) are joining forces to deliver the New Zealand Dental Congress 2026. Congress will kick off with an opening session bringing everyone together, followed by each association

Announcing Congress 2026

The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), the New Zealand Oral Health Association (NZOHA), and the New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists (NZIDT) are proud to announce a landmark collaboration to deliver the New Zealand Dental Congress. For the first time, the three leading peak bodies in the oral health sector will come together to host a

New executive new president new direction…

New President Gareth McMurdo, Immediate Past President Akruti Tataria, Vice President Mustafa Alsaffar, executive members; John Aarts, Tanya Chaimala, Khaled Bibi, Khushwant Singh, Rafik Hanna and Bara'a Toubat. We are actively looking at ways to move forward in the industry and work for CDT's and DT's alike.

From Mockups to Masterpieces: Elevating Cosmetic Workflows Using exocad

● How to align lab and clinic communication for fewer remakes and clearer expectations ● Case walkthrough: full digital workflow from smile design to final ● exocad tools that improve efficiency without sacrificing detail Key Learning Outcomes ● Understand the clinical-lab workflow for cosmetic cases using exocad ● Learn how to use mockups to set

NZIDT Conference 2025 registrations are open.

We are excited with our plans for Conference 2025 Behind the Mask. We have four exceptional workshops running on the Thursday. Registrations are open and our booths and sponsorships are selling well. We appreciate the support of the supply companies that attend and look after our members. Conference sessions include... Challenge Yourself, Think Big and

Conference 2025 Behind the Mask – Auckland

The team at NZIDT is so excited to be bringing the conference back to Auckland this year. Running September Friday 5th and Saturday 6th, with workshops on Thursday 4th September. Hosted at Waipuna Lodge, south of the city fringe, the area is close to both the airport and the CBD, minutes to Sylvia Park shopping

Recertification Booklets

We provide recertification booklets to assist our members with the new APC system. We are about to post out these books which are well received and well used. Another of our many member benefits.

2024

Well into 2024 already.  We have many plans to help our industry and our members.  We have 11 executive members raring to get into some meaty issues this year.  Conference and our AGM is a good place to catch up with happenings.  Our newsletter also keeps our members ahead of the game.  Recertification booklets go

Successful Conference 2023 and new President and executive

We are delighted to announce our Conference 2023 a success.  We also have a new president and additions to our executive.  We thank outgoing president Ryan Carlton for his term and welcome in Akruti Tataria as new president.  We expect her youth and vigour will bring a fresh flavour to the NZIDT.  We look forward