Dentists issue warnings about illegal 'pop up' events in hotels
The British Dental Association has issued warnings regarding illegal dental tourism 'pop-up' clinics operating in Northern Irish hotels. Authorities are investigating these unregistered entities to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Why it matters
This highlights the risks associated with unregulated medical tourism and the importance of professional oversight in healthcare services.
Image caption, The British Dental Association in Northern Ireland says the 'practice of dentistry' occurs at many of these events - despite the venues and dentists not being appropriately registered
A dentist says he's "deeply concerned" by illegal dental tourism "pop-up" consultations in Northern Irish hotels, which aren't properly registered.
Paul Brennan, the chair of the Northern Ireland branch of the British Dental Association (BDA), says patients' mouths are often examined at these events, which constitutes the "practice of dentistry".
The BDA has warned that when dentistry occurs and the hotels and dentists aren't registered with their regulators, it can amount to "illegal practice".
The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) said it had shared the BDA's guidance with its members.
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