Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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727. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will provide specific guidelines in relation to Covid-19 for private dental practices in terms of personal protective equipment, cross-infection and which aerosol-generating procedures are deemed essential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5401/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has worked with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) to provide evidence-based advice and guidance on infection control for the public and healthcare professionals throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The most recent guidance concerning dental services, "COVID-19: Guidance on Managing Infection Related Risks in Dental Services" issued on 14th October 2020. My Department will continue to work with the dental profession and with the HPSC to ensure the safe provision of oral healthcare.