The Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai is opening a free dental service at our award-winning inner-city hub HomeGround, this July. The clinic will provide immediate and essential treatments to people experiencing poverty and homelessness—people who would otherwise have no access to dental care.

We’re seeking experienced dentists to volunteer their time and expertise to make this vital new service possible.

Dr Hugh Trengrove will lead the team, supported by a paid dental assistant. Dr Hugh has worked closely with the Mission team to bring this dream to life:

‘The Mission team’s focus on improving oral health for our inner-city community is truly remarkable, and their significant investment is something to celebrate.  It has been a huge privilege to have been involved with this initiative and so cool knowing soon we will actually be delivering care.  To make this ‘dream’ a sustainable reality we need more dentists to volunteer their time to assist.  If you have the time to help, please let the team know.  The work you will do will make a real difference to people’s lives and I am sure your contribution to this will be one of the most rewarding parts of your professional career.’ – Dr Hugh

The clinic will initially operate three days a week, expanding as volunteer numbers grow. Referrals will come primarily through other Mission services.

What to expect:

The clinic is part of the Calder Health Centre at HomeGround (140 Hobson Street) and includes:

• Clesta II Pedestal (Knee Break) chair

• Holder Vacc Pack (no spittoon)

• Belmont Phot-x IIs LCD wall-mount x-ray

• Acteon XMP 2D Wall OPG

You’ll also have access to our staffroom and facilities.

All volunteer dentists will receive training on how to provide safe, compassionate care to patients who have experienced significant trauma.

To be part of this life-changing team or find out more:

• Register your interest to be a volunteer here or 
• Email Project Manager Stacey Kerrigan.

Check out our progress:

Get a first look at our exciting new clinic! It’s almost ready—and we’d love for you to be part of the team making a difference here.