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8to8 Dental Opens New NHS Dental Practice in Elgin

  • Submitted by: Laura Mitchell, Moray, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 02 November 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-01840

That the Parliament congratulates 8to8 Dental on the opening of its new NHS dental practice in Victoria Crescent in Elgin; understands that the new five-surgery practice has already attracted registrations from nearly 1,600 people; believes that this demonstrates the significant demand for NHS dental services in the area; recognises the contribution of owners, Hiranya Fadia and Dorothy Sinclair, who have expanded their business from its first practice in Buckie to four locations across Moray, including Keith, Forres and now Elgin; welcomes the practice’s commitment to providing accessible NHS dental care and its plans to offer a range of services, including family dentistry and sedation; notes the important role that 8to8 Dental plays in training and retaining dental professionals in Moray and the wider region, having retained three of its four trainees in the previous year, and commends the team for its investment in Moray and its efforts to improve access to dental care for residents.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Heather Anderson, Max Bannerman, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Michelle Campbell (Registered interest) , Tim Eagle, Alex Kerr, Stuart McMillan, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance