The Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Dental Association Welcome to the website of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Dental Association, the professional association for dentists in New Zealand. We are a group of over 250 dentists who, apart from a few exceptions, live and work in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. This website has been designed with two audiences in mind, the people of Canterbury and the members of the Canterbury Branch of NZDA. Andrea Cayford  President   Earthquake Emergency Dental Help The Canterbury branch of the NZDA offers condolences to all Christchurch residents who have suffered during this latest earthquake. Many branch members practices are damaged or inaccessable at present, and the Canterbury Branch will endeavour to keep our patients informed by keeping  this site as accurate as possible. If you have an emergency, try telephoning your usual dentist first. Almost all affected practitioners have had their business number forwarded and will probably be able to help.