Journal of Orthodontics & Endodontics

Dental Quackery As A Powerhouse Of Contagious Outbreaks: Orthodontists Perspective

The aim of this short communication is to raise awareness and provide status of dental quackery in developing countries. Dental quackery can be described as perpetrating like a dental practitioner to provide dental healthcare based on previous clinical attempts. Diseases like HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis (B and C) can vastly spread in a matter of few days through cross-infection. Quacks work in poor hygienic conditions and serve as one of the largest sources of infection spread. Developing countries are mostly affected by such type of quacks due to lack of ample health care facilities and general poverty. It can be concluded that public education and awareness coupled with support of health-care governing bodies can promise a safe and healthy future.

Author(s):

Mohammad K Alam and Anas I Arshad

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