SNP smiles over dentist sign-ups

NEW health service figures suggest that NHS dentist registrations have rocketed in Moray over the past decade.

Moray MSP Richard Lochhead said the figures – which showed 170% more adults have registered with NHS Grampian dentists since 2007 – indicated "huge strides" in health under the SNP.

The number of children in the region registered with an NHS dentist has also risen dramatically with 91% now registered – a 58% rise since 2007.

Mr Lochhead said: "This SNP Scottish Government has taken huge strides in improving the oral health of people in Moray and across Scotland.

"Since the SNP came to power, efforts to increase the number of people receiving regular dental check-ups is paying off, with the number of adults registered more than doubling across Scotland.

"I have campaigned hard to ensure that people in Moray have access to an NHS dentist since I was first elected as MSP for Moray back in 2006. A lack of access to NHS dentists was an issue that people regularly raised with me when I was first elected and I am glad to see that over the last 10 years or so this has improved significantly.

"Of course, there’s always room for improvement, and I hope to see more people in Moray ensuring they are able to access a local NHS dentist."

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