§ Mr. HepburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many patients in South Tyneside were registered with an NHS dentist in each of the years 1998 to 2001. [20357]
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§ Jacqui SmithThe number of patients registered with a dentist in the general dental service (GDS) in Gateshead and South Tyneside health authority at 30 September for each of the years 1998 to 2001 is shown in the table.
GDS: Number of registrations in Gatesliead and South Tyneside HA, 1998 to 2001 (as at September each year) Children Adults Total 1998 50,553 138,018 188,571 1999 51,604 139.808 191,412 2000 50,905 139,565 190,470 2001 50,618 142,949 193,567