100 years of school dentists: Primitive gear gone, but still on a mission 23 Apr, 2021 01:11 AM 3 minutes to read Youngest graduate Sam Melsop who graduated in 2017, and oldest Enthie Ainge who graduated in 1944, cutting the cake at the Hawke's Bay celebration. Photo / Ian Cooper Youngest graduate Sam Melsop who graduated in 2017, and oldest Enthie Ainge who graduated in 1944, cutting the cake at the Hawke's Bay celebration. Photo / Ian Cooper In 100 years of dental services in New Zealand schools, the primitive equipment has disappeared but the desire to help improve kids' teeth hasn't changed. The New Zealand School Dental Service nurses were "pioneers" who