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WHAT IS AN ILLEGAL DENTAL CLINIC? SOME WAYS TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL DENTAL CLINICS
Nowadays, running a dental clinic is no longer a strange activity, especially in recent years, as the demand for oral care has been increasing. The number of dental clinics and facilities has also significantly risen.
However, alongside reputable dental clinics that have obtained operating licenses, there are still numerous illegal dental clinics that operate without proper certification or legal permits. In these clinics, the dental staff, especially the dentists, may not have valid professional licenses but still provide treatment to patients.
This is a concerning situation that needs to be addressed, as it not only involves illegal activities but also directly affects the health and even the lives of patients. Opening a dental clinic and putting it into operation is not a simple task either, as it is a regulated business field that requires strict compliance with many legal regulations.
In this article, BeDental will provide readers with all the necessary information to choose a reputable dental clinic that ensures quality and to stay away from illegal dental clinics.
Operating a dental clinic falls under the category of regulated business activities, so in order to open a dental clinic, the clinic owner must comply with all current legal regulations to be considered a legal business.
CONDITIONS REGARDING FACILITIES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN DENTAL CLINICS
Dental clinics need to have sufficient specialized medical equipment and tools that are appropriate for the scope of their registered professional activities, as well as have an adequate supply of emergency shock and specialty emergency medicines in case of emergencies such as patient shock. Additionally, to ensure medical safety and hygiene, dental clinics must have separate medical waste bins from regular waste bins and waste disposal and wastewater treatment facilities that meet the legal standards.
In terms of facilities in the clinic, the clinic owner needs to ensure that all equipment, facilities, and specialized tools in the clinic are properly sterilized to ensure sterility during the examination and treatment process. Therefore, a dental clinic needs to have a separate area for sterilizing tools and medical equipment. If the clinic does not have a separate sterilization area, the clinic owner can enter into a contract with a third party to provide sterilization services.
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For specialized dental clinics such as oral and maxillofacial clinics, if there are more than 01 dental chairs in the clinic, the distance between the chairs must be ensured and the minimum area around each chair is 5m2.
In particular, for high-level specialized services such as dental implant surgery, the clinic owner needs to ensure that the dental clinic has a separate surgical room with a minimum area of 10m2, guaranteed to be completely sterile for performing surgery, as well as having all the necessary tools for the procedure. If the oral and maxillofacial clinic uses radiation equipment (including dental X-ray machines attached to the dental chair)
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS IN DENTAL CLINICS
Currently, there are many illegal dental clinics that operate without a license because they do not meet the personnel requirements of the clinic, specifically the dentists in the clinic do not have the necessary professional certificates. According to the regulations, a dental clinic is allowed to operate when there is a representative responsible for the professional aspects at the dental clinic, and this person is required to possess a specialized dental certificate.
Furthermore, the person responsible for the professional aspects at the dental clinic must have at least 36 months of professional experience since being granted the professional certificate, and at least 54 months of professional experience since being granted the graduation certificate. The auxiliary staff at the clinic must also have specialized certificates and are only allowed to practice within the assigned scope of work, without performing the professional procedures of the dentist. If these conditions are not met, the clinic will be considered an illegal dental clinic.
SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES OF DENTAL CLINICS
According to the Circular guiding the issuance of professional certificates for professionals and the issuance of operation licenses for medical examination and treatment facilities, a dental clinic is allowed to perform the following activities:
- General dental examination and treatment
- Correction of jaw misalignment
- Treatment of periodontal disease
- Injection, incision, extraction of teeth, tooth extractions
- Orthodontic treatment
- Prosthodontic treatment
- Endodontic treatment
- Dental implant surgery
- Oral surgery
Any dental clinics that provide services outside of the above list are considered illegal dental clinics.
CONSEQUENCES OF CHOOSING ILLEGAL DENTAL CLINICS
Currently, there are many dental clinics emerging in the market and fierce competition. Many customers choose illegal dental clinics due to low prices, where the treating dentist does not have a professional certificate.
This can lead to unpredictable consequences and directly affect the patient’s health when using services at illegal dental clinics. In illegal dental clinics, the treating dentists may not have strong professional expertise, and they may misdiagnose the patient’s condition, leading to incorrect treatment plans that do not fully resolve the issue.
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For cosmetic dental procedures at illegal dental clinics, the lack of skill of the dentist can cause damage to the patient’s tooth structure, even leading to damage to the dental pulp and the destruction of the natural tooth. Furthermore, it can leave behind serious and difficult-to-fix consequences, putting the patient in a situation of financial loss and physical harm.
For example, in the case of porcelain veneers, if a patient chooses to have the procedure done at an illegal dental clinic where the dentist does not have a professional certificate, there may be errors during the process such as excessive tooth grinding or grinding into the dental pulp, causing damage to the pulp.
In such cases, the improperly ground tooth needs timely root canal treatment, and if left untreated, it can lead to tooth fracture, premature tooth loss, and affect oral health, increasing the cost of future dental treatment. Therefore, choosing a reputable and trustworthy dental clinic and staying away from illegal dental clinics is extremely important when making decisions regarding dental treatment and restoration.
Furthermore, providing advice to customers on at-home oral care procedures after using dental services is also extremely important. Therefore, you need to thoroughly research and choose a dentist with strong expertise at reputable dental clinics, avoiding using services at illegal dental clinics where the dentist’s expertise is not good and they may provide incorrect advice and guidance to customers.
At BeDental dental clinic, we always ensure to meet all the criteria of a reputable and high-quality dental clinic. We have modern facilities and equipment, and we apply advanced technologies that meet international standards. Our medical products, instruments, and machines are imported from abroad. BeDental commits to providing you with a perfect experience through the dedicated care and attention of our staff and experienced experts.
After 10 years of operation, BeDental is proud to be one of the reputable dental clinics in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, trusted and chosen by many customers from all over the country. When you come to BeDental, we guarantee that you will not be disappointed with the quality of our products and services.
We hope that through this article, you have gained an understanding of the basic regulations and standards of a standardized and reputable dental clinic. This will allow customers to trust and feel at ease, enabling them to identify and avoid illegal dental clinics and untrustworthy dentists. If you have any questions that need clarification, please leave your information below or schedule an appointment so that BeDental can contact you and provide more specific advice.
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