David Cullinane
Question:137. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health if he will advise on an issue raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16169/20]
View answerWednesday, 15 July 2020
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I wish to advise you that there has been no change in policy by either the Department of Health or the HSE in relation to this issue. It has always been the position that only one month supply should be dispensed under the community drugs schemes.
In relation to PPE charges, the Department of Health has no role in the setting of fees charged by private dentists to their private patients. The Dental Council has a Code of Practice relating to the display of private fees in dental practices.
The Dental Council advises that dentists should take a case by case assessment when deciding if additional PPE is warranted. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has advised that regular PPE, which has always been used, is generally sufficient for usual orthodontic procedures.