Registered WINZ Dental Provider in Auckland CBD – Fast $1,000 Emergency Support
Work and Income provides up to $1,000 in non-recoverable emergency dental funding per year (or ACC dental injury cover if your tooth was damaged in an accident). Here is how simple we make getting your treatment at Apex Dental:
At Apex Dental, we understand that urgent dental pain and unexpected dental treatment can create significant financial stress. As a registered Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) approved dental practice in Auckland CBD, we assist beneficiaries, low-income earners, tertiary students (StudyLink dental grants), and pensioners in accessing government dental grants and immediate financial support.
Under current Work and Income NZ guidelines, eligible individuals can receive an Emergency Dental Grant of up to $1,000 per 52-week period. This grant is non-recoverable (you do not need to pay it back) and covers essential, immediate dental treatments required to relieve pain, eliminate infection, or restore basic oral function.
How the WINZ Dental Grant Works in 2026:
Comprehensive Dental Treatments Covered by WINZ Grants:
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Claim Your WINZ Dental Quote at Apex Dental
Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) provides up to $1,000 per 52-week period for immediate and essential dental care for eligible individuals and families.
No. The $1,000 emergency dental grant is non-recoverable, which means you do not need to pay it back if you meet the eligibility criteria.
WINZ covers emergency and essential treatments to relieve pain and restore oral health, including examinations, emergency pain relief, composite fillings, surgical tooth extractions, and root canal therapy.
We provide same-day WINZ quotes during your initial free consultation at our Auckland CBD clinic. We issue the official Emergency Dental Treatment Information form and email it to you or your caseworker for instant MyMSD upload.
Yes. You do not need to be receiving a benefit to qualify. If your income and cash assets fall within the Community Services Card income thresholds, you may be eligible for the $1,000 non-recoverable grant.
Fill out the fast quote request form on this page or call our friendly Auckland CBD team right now.
✔ Registered WINZ / MSD Supplier
✔ Free Same-Day Quote Consultation
✔ Up to $1,000 Emergency Dental Grant
Call us or submit our online contact form to book an appointment. During your visit, our WINZ Approved Dentist will examine your teeth, determine the type of treatment you require and provide you with a detailed cost for the treatment.
If you are an existing client of WINZ, you can upload the Dental Treatment Information form on the MyMSD website under ‘One-off cost’. If you are not a client, you can apply over the phone and they will set you up with a MyMSD login and help you upload the form.
Once your application is approved, you have 7 days to make the payment for your Dental Treatment in Auckland CBD through a WINZ Payment Card. If you do not possess a Payment Card, you can pick one up from a service centre.
A WINZ quote provides a detailed cost estimate that individuals with low-incomes or receiving government aid can submit to Work and Income New Zealand for financial assistance. Our WINZ Approved Dentists offer.
Imaging for precise identification of your condition.
Treatment for emergency issues like toothaches, or infections.
Immediate extraction of an infected or wisdom tooth.
treating the infection, followed by cleaning, shaping and sealing the tooth (except molars).
Covers fillings, crowns, and bridges for urgent cases.
The following individuals may be eligible for our Free WINZ Quotes in Auckland:
When you visit us at Apex Dental for WINZ Dental Treatment in Auckland, please bring: