PETALING JAYA: The operations of four fake dentists have been busted as the government steps up efforts in combating the practice of illegal and unlicensed dentistry across the country, says the Health Ministry.
In raids from June to December last year, four were caught by Health Ministry officers and brought to court, Health Ministry Dental director special officer Dr Mustapha told The Star.
Both violations of Section 62 and Section 68 carry the same maximum punishment of up to RM300,000 fine or six years in prison. The last fake dentist has, however, fled and was currently on the run after being given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in the initial court hearing.Health Ministry Oral Health Legislation and Enforcement deputy director Dr Haznita Zainal said that the government would continue to actively crack down on illegal and unlicensed dentistry across the country.
"We ask that the community continues to cooperate with the ministry by reporting any suspicions of or known activities of illegal or unlicensed dentistry," she told The Star.
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