Teen suffers cardiac arrest in Dental chair
A 17-year-old girl in Minnesota is clinging to life after suffering cardiac arrest during what should have been a routine dental procedure. Doctor quickly started CPR and called 911, then Sydney “was immediately rushed to the hospital where more doctors and nurses than I could even count, started working on her. MORE HERE
Rampant fraud at Indian medical education system-Reuters
Patients pretending they are sick and doctors posing as faculty members are routine. The ramifications of India’s broken medical-education system are being felt beyond the country’s borders. In a four-month investigation, Reuters has documented the full extent of the fraud in India’s medical-education system. It found, among other things, that more than one out of every six of the country’s 398 medical schools has been accused of cheating, according to Indian government records and court filings.
India’s system for training doctors is broken. It is plagued by rampant fraud and unprofessional teaching practices, exacerbating the public health challenge facing this fast-growing but still poor nation of about 1.25 billion people. ..FULL STORY
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“The next generation of doctors is being taught to cheat and deceive before they even enter the classroom.”
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APJ Abdul Kalam inaugurates dental clinic
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Inaugurates Clove Dental Heritage, Clove Dental introduces a new entity that unites the brands research, training and community service efforts under one roof. Clove Dental, North India’s largest branded dental network, today announced the launch of its new entity Clove Dental Heritage, which unites the brands commitment towards research, training and community service, under one roof. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Clove Dental Heritage Centre, at a conclave organized by Clove Dental today at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. LINK
Dental hygienist became doctor
BAREILLY: Dental hygienist Om Prakash posted at the same CHC has been accused of conducting a minor operation, and that under a cellphone torch light. TOI is in possession of a photo of the alleged illegal act. After the matter came to light, chief medical officer (CMO) has ordered an inquiry against him. MORE HERE
Implants forever
Implants and root canals are not really alternative treatments. If a tooth is restorable (no root fracture, stable periodontium) then maintaining the the natural tooth is the ideal treatment. LNK MORE HERE
New dental gel claims to be oral care revolution
The label on the package says it’s the next generation in oral care. Dr. Sara Vizcarra agrees and said she thinks it will be a game-changer. “As soon as you’re done brushing you spit it out. You feel it.” The gel claims to attack bacteria in the mouth at a molecular level, essentially stopping the plaque accumulation before it can start. >LINK n VIDEO
MDS student burgled
Miscreants gained entry into the room of a dental PG student by breaking open the door lock and made away with gadgets here recently.
Davanagere Extension police said the miscreants had stolen electronic goods worth Rs 55,500 from the room of Dr Priyanka, an MDS student at Bapuji Dental College, in MCC ‘B’ Block here. TOI LINK
Dental chain raises 50 crores
Mumbai-based Total Dental Care Pvt. Ltd, which operates dental services chain Mydentist, has raised Rs.50 crore in funding, co-founder Vikram Vora said.
This funding round was led by LGT Venture Philanthropy, which invested Rs.40 crore. LINK
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