As routine dentistry becomes less profitable, many Hyderabad dentists are shifting to cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. The trend has sparked regulatory scrutiny, safety concerns, and professional disputes, prompting the Telangana Medical Council to advise patients to verify practitioners' qualifications before treatment.
More than 2,800 dentists and students took part in the two-day Telangana State Dental Conference in Hyderabad. The event focused on dental education, scientific exchange, and the latest clinical and digital advancements in dentistry.
The Union Health Ministry has clarified that Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons trained under DCI rules can legally perform aesthetic surgeries and limited hair transplant procedures. The move aims to end confusion following conflicting guidelines from medical and dental regulators.
Dental clinics in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy are protesting against high biomedical waste management charges set by TGPCB. AIDSA has called for a rally on July 19, urging the board to revise fixed monthly rates that burden small dental practices.
On Tuesday, members of All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA) met the Director of Medical Education (DME) and submitted a memorandum, urging the State government to establish exclusive dental departments in medical colleges as mandated under National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.
