I recently lost my job and my private medical care so had to use a cheap dentist when I got tooth ache and fount one in the local paper.
I went to his surgery but it was his house and had all the equipment so seemed ok, he was a big African doctor called Dr Jumbingowali and was really friendly..
When i was getting my teeth done and had my mouth open he was eating his lunch and ate sandwiches with one hand and did my teeth with the other hand. I could feel bits of his sandwich fall in my mouth but he lent over and a bit feel out his mouth into mine and i accidentally swallowed it.. I felt sick
should I report him, I have to go back in 5 days and dont want to thou? what shall i do ??
2007-10-21 11:32:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Report him to American Dental Society, report him to OSHA, report him to local town/city codes department, health department, your doctor, lawyer . Report him, report him, report him.
2007-10-21 11:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can my dentist do this to me: yes he can and he did!
Make it your last appointment and don't schedule it during the lunch hour.
- Is it unusual to practice out of your home; yes, but some areas have zoning laws that allow it.
- Is it unsafe for him to be eating lunch while working on you; well it ISN'T safe, but unless the food was bad you should be fine. His salvia would be of more danger to you.
- Would I go back to him again; you do what you got to do and what you can afford.
- Should you report him; do you really think it will do any good? Were you harmed, can you prove it? Most likely not.
The moral of the story is you pay for what you get. You went to a cheap dentist so you got cheap treatment. It was a risk, but you didn't have the money to afford a better dentist. Next time you have a dental problem you know who NOT to contact.
2007-10-21 18:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by Dan S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay either this is a really sick thing to be happening or I feel really bad for you.
First of all a surgery in his house. Then eating and falling into your mouth.
You MUST report him to the NHS as it's gross misconduct. He should not be practising as he obviously has no morals.
Please please please o not go back to him. You must get advice from the CAB (Citizens advice bureau).
You might even get compensation for what this foul person has done. He could be committing fraud or even practising illegally. You are lucky he didn't sedate you or even worse do something beyond imagination.
Go and get it done on the NHS.
2007-10-21 18:40:31 · answer #3 · answered by June 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you serious..? .....because this sounds really weird...ah no you shouldnt go. to him anymore the whole thing sounds weird and kinda funny sorry but it does,,I mean.. he was eating food and doing surgery on your mouth and some food fell into yuor mouth then you felt sick..man that sounds bad..I'd stay away from him and home based dental offices like that..
2007-10-21 18:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by skygodess003 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to report him. In the future, you need to ask for Health and Safety certificates, and make sure he/she is qualified as well as aomeone who has references an don't trust anybody who does it in their own home, who isn't wearing gloves and eating. DO NOT GO BACK IN 5 DAYS. Find another dentist. Most dentists will offer competitive rates, and remember, haggle with your dentist.
2007-10-21 18:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by gr_bateman 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should report him, he is supposed to keep his dental room as clean as a surgury room. And all of his dental tools need to be sterilized each time he treats a new patient.
2007-10-21 18:38:37 · answer #6 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THIS WAS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND THIS DENTIST HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF OR PRACTICE FOR ANTISEPTIC OR INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.
DID HE DISPLAY AN ACTUAL DENTAL LICENSE ON THE WALL FOR ALL TO SEE?
REPORT HIM TO THE BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE.
NEXT TIME GET A REAL DENTIST AS A REAL ONE WOULD NEVER, EVER DO WHAT THIS ONE DID.
2007-10-21 18:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes report him
2007-10-21 18:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by dzyre l 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why isn't this in jokes?
If it really ISN'T a joke - then you must be incredibly stupid to think you have to endure this kind of mis-treatment!
No offence meant - but get yourself a proper dentist as soon as you have finished prosecuting this CHARLATAN!
2007-10-21 18:42:14 · answer #9 · answered by franja 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats a funny story. I can't believe that actually happened!!
2007-10-21 19:26:52 · answer #10 · answered by livingadream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋