Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-6 | Issue-08 | 385-388
Case Report
Suction Cup Induced Palatal Perforation: Havoc of Dental Quacks
Dr. Alka Gupta, Dr. Deshraj Jain, Dr. Unnati Gedam, Dr. Amit Varma
Published : Aug. 27, 2021
Abstract
There’s an old saying, “A robber demands your money or your life, but a quack demands your money and your life!” Quackery is a community-wide public health problem that should be precise and clearly defined. Health professionals have a duty to take action when the public is being abused in an area due to unethical practices performed by a quack. The failure to take collective and co-ordinated actions against quackery sends an unprofessional message. Quackery should be penalized under the law. As with any other public health problem, an epidemiologic strategy is needed to develop information on casual agents and aspects that favor or discourage the proliferation of quackery. This case reports one such case caused due to the menace of a dental quack.