Morning Extra - 17/04/2007

How do we deal with our chronic shortage of NHS dentists? The British Dental association has published it's own manifesto calling for the next Scottish Parliament to put proper funding into training and recruiting dentists. Have you had trouble getting an NHS dentist? Perhaps you're one of those who queued for hours just to get on a dentist's list. And why do so many dentists seem to be reluctant to take on NHS patients - are they being paid enough or is the lure of private work just to tempting? Gary Robertson takes your calls, texts and emails.