Ayrshire politicians have lined up to slam the Scottish Government’s attempts to remobilise NHS dentistry. And they have been joined by the British Dental Association Scotland who claimed ministers have ‘fallen asleep at the wheel’ on the issue.Concerns are growing over the increasing wait for patients before they receive an NHS dental appointment – and the number of dentists who are planning to reduce their level of NHS work.The British Dental Association previously warned that 80 per cent of dentists estimate they’ll reduce their level of NHS work.Now South Scotland Labour MSP Colin Smyth has urged the SNP-led Scottish Government to come up with a better recovery plan.He said: “Covid restrictions understandably led to a big drop in the numbers of people seen by an NHS dentist but as restrictions ease, we’re still seeing huge waiting times for people trying to get an appointment with an NHS dentist.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“I’m receiving an increasing number of complaints from constituents that they cannot receive a certain treatment on the NHS without an unbearable wait, but they are being told that they can get the same treatment with no wait— often from the same dentist— if they go private. “I have very serious concerns about what this means for the future of our dental service.
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