Hyderabad: A case of dental malpractice has come to light in Hyderabad after a man posing as a dentist allegedly attempted an illegal tooth extraction, leaving a patient in distress. The All-India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has called on the Telangana Dental Council to act swiftly against fake practitioners and enforce stricter regulations. The fake practitioner reportedly misdiagnosed the patient’s condition, attempting to extract the wrong tooth, number 37, in place of a wisdom tooth. “We demand strict enforcement and crackdown on quacks and fake practitioners to safeguard patients,” the statement added. BackgroundThis case comes at a time when health authorities across India have been under pressure to address rising concerns about unqualified medical and dental practitioners.