asked the Minister for Health if he has satisfied himself with the progress to date of the Dental Council in establishing auxiliaries to complement the work of dental surgeons; if he has put any proposals to the council in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Dental Council.
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Under the provisions of the Dentists Act, 1985, it is a matter for the Dental Council initially to institute proposals for the establishment of classes of auxiliary dental workers. I have recently given approval in principle to a proposal by the Dental Council to draw up a scheme for the establishment of a class of dental hygienist and I am expecting to have the council's formal proposals in relation to other classes of auxiliary dental workers very soon.