§ Mr. Sean HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance he has given to general dental practitioners on the wearing of surgical gloves by dentists and their staff.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe chief dental officer of the Department issued guidance to dentists in April 1986 which stressed the importance of following high standards of cross-infection control when treating all patients, including wearing operating gloves when treating patients.
339WHe wrote to dentists again in May 1988 reminding them of the importance of wearing gloves to ensure an effective barrier against infection for themselves, their staff and their patients.