AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Besides a persistent dental crisis, New Zealand is facing an annual migration net loss of tens of thousands of young working age adults. However, according to the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA), most dentists who complete their training in the country remain in the domestic dental workforce. The association is urging the government to expand dental training places by 50%, warning that the current shortage of practitioners is undermining access to care, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas.