§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance has been issued to dentists on the sterilisation of drills, brushes, mouth suctions and other equipment, in view of the AIDS epidemic.
§ Mr. NewtonThe chief dental officer issued guidance to dentists in April 1986 on the precautions to be exercised when treating HIV positive patients. The guidance indicated simple procedures to ensure that exposure to the virus during the course of dental treatment would be minimised.
The need for further guidance is kept under regular review.