§ 54. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many suppliers of traditional dental amalgam serve the National Health Service; and how many now supply tooth coloured resin replacements.
§ Mr. HayhoeInformation about the number of suppliers of filling materials is not available. There are 21 manufacturers of dental amalgam products approved for use in the general dental service. I understand that there are approximately 17 manufacturers of tooth coloured resin based materials.