Our Commitment to Child Safety – Dominion Dental Centre, Mt Roskill

Last updated: September 2025

At Dominion Dental Centre, we know that your child’s safety and wellbeing are your top priority — and we share that commitment. We provide a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for all children and young people who visit our clinic.

This policy follows the New Zealand Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the guidelines of Oranga Tamariki. It explains the steps we take to protect your child through prevention and response.

Prevention: Creating a Safe Environment

We take proactive steps to ensure our clinic is safe for every child:

• Police Vetting – All staff, including dentists, undergo mandatory police vetting under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

• Professional Conduct – Our team is trained to interact with children in a respectful, supportive, and professional way.

• Child-Friendly Care – We create a positive and calming environment to ensure children feel secure during their visit.

Response: Acting on Concerns

As healthcare professionals, we are ethically and legally obligated to act if we have concerns about a child’s safety.

• Identifying Harm – Our team is trained to recognise signs of harm, neglect, or risk.

• Reporting – Any concerns are reported to the appropriate authorities, such as Oranga Tamariki, for further investigation and support.

• Record Keeping – Concerns are documented confidentially in line with professional standards.

Privacy and Confidentiality

We take your child’s privacy seriously. All information is handled according to the Health Information Privacy Code 1994. Personal and health details are only used for providing care and maintaining clinical records.

Your Peace of Mind

By following these clear policies, we want you to feel confident that your child is receiving the highest quality dental care in a safe, secure, and supportive environment.

If you’d like more information, please refer to the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and Oranga Tamariki guidelines.

📞 If You Have Concerns

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or well-being at Dominion Dental Centre, please get in touch with our Practice Manager directly. We will ensure your concerns are handled promptly, confidentially, and in accordance with child protection protocols.

🏥 Dominion Dental Centre – Mt Roskill, Auckland

1009A Dominion Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland
📞 027 527 0494

For more details, please visit:

Ministry of Health

New Zealand Legislation

New Zealand Dental Association 

The Dental Council

The Privacy Commissioner’s Office

Ministry of Children – Oranga Tamariki