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Policies, no pliers, required for New Zealand tooth rot

Policies, no pliers, required for New Zealand tooth rot

Lana Hart is a Christchurch-based writer, facilitator and tutor. OPINION: Evidence continues to mount in favor of better access to dental care in New Zealand. Last week’s news felt like deja vu; For years we have heard stories of thousands of children having their teeth surgically removed due to cavities and adults suffering for years …

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What 'bai lan' - or letting it rot - can teach us about limits

What ‘bai lan’ – or letting it rot – can teach us about limits

“Bai lan,” or letting it rot, is a new movement sweeping China. The term refers to young people who refuse to make an effort in life because they have lost hope. Ken Fung, director of therapy and counseling at the Jadis Blurton Family Development Center in Hong Kong, told Young Post how this so-called “lazy …

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