Waikato Bay of Plenty Branch | NZDA

Welcome

The Waikato Bay of Plenty Branch of the NZDA is an active non-profit association. Its monthly general meetings feature quality guest speakers, covering a multitude of dental disciplines, in venues throughout our region. CPD points are available for each meeting attended.

We encourage all dentists practising in our region to become Branch members. Our meetings provide excellent education and professional networking opportunities.

Becoming a member

The Branch welcomes all dentists who practice in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions, to apply to become Branch members. We have Branch Liaison Officers based in Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua, who will be pleased to receive enquiries about joining the Branch.

If you would like to become a member, you are welcome to peruse the Waikato BOP Branch Rules (2012) and print out our Membership Application Form (plus info) Following this, please contact a current Branch member, or the Branch Liaison Officer in your area or email our Branch Administrator at admin@wbopnzda.org.nz

For further info on gaining membership please see link below.

Upcoming meetings

The next Branch General Meeting will be held on Friday 19th February on board the YWAM Koha Medical Ship in Tauranga, details TBC in Notice of Meeting to follow.

The next meeting of the Branch Executive Committee will be on Tuesday 9th February at Matamata’s Osteria restaurant. (6.30pm)

The 2021 Day Course will be held on Friday 7th May at the Millennium Hotel ROTORUA, this is titled “Focus on Oral Cancer” details TBC.

The  2021 Branch AGM will be held in November 2021, details yet TBC.

WBOP Branch Student Scholarship 2021

The purpose of this student scholarship is to support and encourage young dental students during their degree and to connect them with members of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Branch of the NZDA, showcasing the collegiality and benefits the Branch can offer them in future.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE WBOP NZDA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

• This Scholarship is open to any student who is studying a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at University of Otago who originates from the Waikato Bay of Plenty NZDA Branch region outlined in the map below.
• The scholarship amount is $1000 per year to be applied for by 31st March each year. 
• Should there be more than one applicant the scholarship will be awarded to the candidate chosen by the WBOP NZDA Branch Executive Committee. The scholarship may be divided.
• The Branch Executive will decide on the successful applicant at the April Branch Executive Meeting. The successful applicant will be notified soon after this.
• The scholarship may be applied for alongside any other scholarship as long as the terms do not conflict with the conditions of this scholarship.
• It will be expected the student will correspond with the WBOP Branch throughout the year and try to attend at least one Branch meeting between February and October.
• The scholarship will be offered as funds allow.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this scholarship the following is required:

• A completed application form
• Copy of applicant’s academic record (NCEA and/or university results)
• A covering letter (outlining interests, where applicant is from, and any other relevant background information)
• The applicant’s CV (including referees) Please send the required information, noted above, to: secretary@wbopnzda.org.nz by 5pm on 31st March

Scholarship Winners:
2015: Meletta Chow
2016: Hannah Maher
2017: Shayden Bell
2018: Jarden Lacey
2019: Rereahu Jeffries
2020: Maia Tapsell

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