§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement on the provision for transplant patients in respect of their specific dental care needs; and what are the particular treatments and financial assistance available for the dental care needs of transplant patients. [22670]
§ Mr. MaloneThe range of treatments available to transplant patients is not different from that available to other dental patients. The general dental service, hospital dental service and community dental service are able to provide a range of treatments which deal comprehensively with any complication which may arise as a result of immunosuppression treatment in transplant patients. Transplant patients are subject to the same eligibility requirements for exemption from, or financial assistance towards, dental costs as other dental patients.