§ 31. Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he anticipates there being any increase in demand for dentists; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNo. Dental health is steadily improving in this country and the nature of dental services is changing. Dental manpower reviews undertaken in 1983 and 1987 in conjunction with the profession recommended reductions in the overall undergraduate intake to United Kingdom dental schools in order to slow down the rate of increase in the numbers of dentists. The next review of dental manpower will take place next year and will report during 1991.