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Written question asked by Peter Viggers (Conservative) on Friday, 17 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 1998. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Thursday, 23 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to withdraw the use of aldehydes as an ingredient for root canal sealers within the National Health Service.
Answer

Mr. Viggers: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to withdraw the use of aldehydes as an ingredient for root canal sealers within the National Health Service. [51535] Mr. Milburn: This is a matter of clinical judgment. Dentists have a duty under the arrangements they make to provide general dental services to employ a proper degree of skill and attention and use only suitable materials.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51535; 316 c634W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Dental services Chemicals Aldehydes