PETALING JAYA: The dental profession is saddened by the apparent lack of awareness on the seriousness of “fake dentistry” being practised, said the Malaysian Dental Association (MDA). The issue became the talk of the town after bogus dentist Nur Farahanis Ezatty, 20, was found guilty of operating an unregistered private dental clinic. Together with stakeholders such as the Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners Association and the Islamic Dental Association of Malaysia, the MDA expressed concern at how some people are still seeking dental care from unregistered practitioners. The Malaysian Orthodontic Practitioners Association is also extremely concerned with the public seeking treatment from fake dentists for their malaligned teeth. It advised to not subject themselves to unnecessary risks by getting fake braces, as proper orthodontic treatment is provided by all registered dental practitioners in Malaysia.

Source: The Star October 09, 2017 08:26 UTC