§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied that an adequate number of dentists and dental nurses are being trained in sedation; and whether they have any plans to increase the number of training courses to make sedation for dental patients more widely available. [HL3851]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathWe have accepted the recommendations in the report from the review of general anaesthesia and sedation for dental treatment which was led by the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Dental Officer. We want to see methods of pain and anxiety control other than general anaesthesia used whenever possible and are exploring the need, and ways, for increasing the provision of training in sedation.