The findings come as the BDA urges political parties to commit to “future proofing” NHS dentistry in Scotland. The professional body has published a manifesto calling on the next Scottish Government to take further action to improve access to care and tackle widening oral health inequalities. Albert Yeung, chair of the BDA’s Scottish Council, said the sustainability of NHS dentistry now depends on decisive government action. “This significant and continued investment in NHS dentistry is delivering for the people of Scotland and supporting high volumes of patient access to NHS care. “We have delivered almost 1.1 million courses of NHS dental treatment in the latest quarter – with 96% of the Scottish population registered with an NHS dentist.”

Source: The Herald March 16, 2026 14:03 UTC