Labour claimed that dental care in Scotland is “wobbling on the SNP’s watch” as “worrying” figures showed a 10% hike in spending to help those who can not access treatment in just two years.

The Public Dental Service was set up to help those who cannot get help from an independent dentist – with the service helping those who are in long-term care and those with special care needs, such as physical disabilities or mental health conditions.

Spending on this service has now risen from a total of £76,549,151 in 2022-23 to £84,214,745 in 2024-25, figures obtained by Labour under freedom of information showed.

Only two health board areas – NHS Lothian and NHS Tayside – saw their bill for use of the Public Dental Service fall over the period.

Meanwhile, in NHS Dumfries and Galloway spending i

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