do dentists delebrately damage peoples teeth to make more money?

Question

have any dentists ever been prosecuted for this?

Answer 1

No reputable dentist would ever do that. I have never heard of such a thing.

Answer 2

would have theory you will want to sue the dentist somewhat than the NHS & relies upon on what info you have. i grew to become into advised that dentists do no longer shop huge information going decrease back that a techniques. I actual have been to quite a few dentistal practices and a few now no longer exist, i'd have theory it unlikely that somebody would have a written checklist or certainly shop a diary going decrease back that long ! I had a very unsightly journey at a dentist that left me with a dread of dentists, yet do no longer think of i will sue for this (the previous days weren't inevitably the sturdy days - dental nurses and dentists did no longer could be so compliant).

Answer 3

I can assure that there is little point in deliberately damaging patient's teeth, they do plenty damage by themselves.

If a dentist is prosecuted for misconduct then usually it is along the lines of poor treatment or not providing enough treatment. Very occasionally someone is prosecuted for providing work that may be judged un-necessary such as bridgework.

There's not enough profit in fillings to do extra ones!

Answer 4

I don't know of any personally and would hope that no one would do that but I suppose that it isn't entirely impossible. I would find it hard to believe that a dentist would do that but if when you go to see your dentist you feel like you can't trust them then find another dentist. There are plenty of us who care about the patient first and foremost and dictate our treatment plan because of what is best for you, not our pockets. Good luck and always go with your gut instinct when choosing a dentist. Everybody's personality is different and you want someone that you trust and someone that does the best for you. Take care!

Answer 5

I hope that they do not, but, assuredly nothing is impossible and some dentist or other could certainly have done it in the past. That would be hard to find out though, except perhaps through their professional organization's disciplinary committee (or, pardon the pun, "word of mouth" from a former patient).

Answer 6

It is a known fact that dentists particulary NHS dentists in up at least to the eighties were giving people fillings that did not need them.They then claimed the allowance for the jobs they done on unsuspecting patients from the Government. Thousands of people have had fillings or repeat fillings for years and their health might be affected at some time because many of the fillings contained mercury

Answer 7

There are bad people in any profession, but I must say that I have never personally seen any evidence of this. Incompetence - yes, but I've never thought anyone was deliberately "damaged.: This would be prosecutable as either malpractice or battery if it was possible to prove harm was done intentionally. If it WAS done, I say go for it and good luck. If you "suspect" that it was done, I say be very, very careful about a countersuit for libel.

Answer 8

NOOOOOOO! Not if their good and reputable!!! That is malpractice and they can lose thier lisece to practice anywhere. So if their practice is thier main source of income, there is no way in hell they'd do that. I don't know of any dentists that have been prosecuted. Sorry.

Answer 9

This is a very old scam that has supposedly been erradicated.
Best thing to do is go by word of mouth (pardon the pun!)
Ask someone you know or trust which dentist they use.

Answer 10

Yes...my dentist done the same to me..I am actually suing him now but luckily I have managed to find a much nicer honest dentist who wants to help me and not be a money grabber.