Broughton J
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Medical School, University of Otago, Dunedin.
N Z Dent J. 1995 Sep;91(405):94-6.
Following the success of a dental health project provided for Maori communities along the Wanganui River by the Royal New Zealand Dental Corps, the people of Ratana Pa, 20 km south of Wanganui, requested a similar service. Funding for a pilot project was provided by the Central Regional Health Authority through Good Health Wanganui. The project was a joint venture between the Health Committee of Ratana Pa and Dental Health of Good Health Wanganui. The dental health of the people at Ratana Pa was generally poor, featuring a high rate of decay and serious periodontal disease. Severe halitosis was common. As a result of poor oral health, many patients, especially young women, were whakama, a state of embarrassment and shame that caused them to keep their teeth hidden. An increase in self-esteem and greater interest in dental health occurred after treatment. A second treatment phase began in March 1995. This community-driven Maori health initiative, in partnership with a Regional Health Authority, fulfils obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
继新西兰皇家牙科军团为旺阿努伊河沿岸的毛利社区开展的一项牙齿健康项目取得成功后，位于旺阿努伊以南20公里处的拉塔纳帕的居民也请求提供类似服务。一个试点项目的资金由中区卫生局通过旺阿努伊健康促进组织提供。该项目是拉塔纳帕健康委员会和旺阿努伊健康促进组织牙齿健康部门的合资项目。拉塔纳帕居民的牙齿健康状况普遍较差，龋齿率高，牙周病严重。严重口臭很常见。由于口腔健康状况不佳，许多患者，尤其是年轻女性，都感到尴尬和羞愧，这使她们不愿露出牙齿。治疗后，患者的自尊心增强，对牙齿健康的关注度也提高了。1995年3月开始了第二阶段治疗。这个由社区推动的毛利人健康倡议与一个地区卫生局合作，履行了《怀唐伊条约》规定的义务。
