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THE number of NHS dental nurses in Scotland has increased by 65% over a five-year period, according to new figures.
Official statistics also revealed there was a 171% rise in the number of dental technicians from September 2007, compared to the same month in 2012.
SNP MSP Bob Doris welcomed the figures which he said proved the party is committed to improving the health of people living in Scotland.
"There are now far more dental nurses and technicians than under the previous Labour administration - and we all know how bad the dentistry situation was then," he said.
"We now have the situation where areas which had large waiting lists for NHS dental treatment under Labour now are in a position where those waiting lists are now either extremely small or in some cases have been cleared.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/number-nhs-dental-nurses-scotland-1767573
Official statistics also revealed there was a 171% rise in the number of dental technicians from September 2007, compared to the same month in 2012.
SNP MSP Bob Doris welcomed the figures which he said proved the party is committed to improving the health of people living in Scotland.
"There are now far more dental nurses and technicians than under the previous Labour administration - and we all know how bad the dentistry situation was then," he said.
"We now have the situation where areas which had large waiting lists for NHS dental treatment under Labour now are in a position where those waiting lists are now either extremely small or in some cases have been cleared.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/number-nhs-dental-nurses-scotland-1767573