Guntur: The All India Dental Students Association (AIDSA), along with its surgeons’ wing, has
formally appealed to the Dental Council of India (DCI) and various state dental
councils, demanding urgent intervention against unlicensed dental practitioners. 

Letters were submitted to
key regulatory bodies, including the Telangana Dental Council, Andhra Pradesh
Dental Council, and Delhi Dental Council, highlighting the serious public
health risks posed by unqualified individuals performing dental procedures.Also Read:Telangana Medical Council files cases against 15 QuacksThe association has
stressed the need for strict enforcement of regulations to prevent dental
quackery, which can lead to severe infections, complications, and improper
treatments. Unauthorized practitioners not only endanger patients’ lives but
also undermine the credibility of the profession, the AIDSA stated.

“We seek your urgent
intervention against the growing menace of dental quackery in the state.
Unqualified individuals practicing dentistry without proper education pose
severe risks, including infections, improper treatments, and legal violations
under the Dentists Act, 1948. This unethical practice endangers patients,
erodes public trust, and tarnishes the profession’s integrity,” the letter reads.

The association further
stated, “As part of our nationwide Anti-Quackery Awareness Week, we urge the
State Dental Council to take strict action by conducting inspections,
initiating legal proceedings, raising public awareness, and collaborating with
law enforcement. We request immediate steps to curb this malpractice and ensure
only qualified professionals provide dental care. AIDSA is committed to
supporting this cause and looks forward to your prompt action.”Also Read:Maharashtra Medical Council to combat fake doctors with QR codesAs part of the
Anti-Quackery Awareness Week, AIDSA National President Dr. Manzur, along with
Telangana State Vice President Jagadesh and Telangana State Secretary Sachin, submitted a letter to the DCI office. Dr Brijesh Delhi, AIDSA State President, submitted a letter at the Delhi DCI office. Dr Balaswamy Palakayala (President),
Dr Afreen Shahista, and Dr. Navya Chowdary of AP State AIDSA met Dr Ramana Reddy (AP State Dental Council Vice President) and handed over the letter highlighting the issue.

AIDSA is an independent
and recognized voice of dental professionals in India. The All India Dental
Students Association was established in the year 2021 to unite dental students
all across the world. Since its inception, more than 100 dental colleges in
India with more than 30,000 students have been associated with the organization
and are still growing.