The court ruled that the suspension of qualifications given to a dentist who performed medical practice with a procedure that was not recognized academically was justified.
The 6th administrative division of the Seoul Administrative Court (Chief Judge Lee Joo-young) announced today (14th) that the dentist A lost the plaintiff’s lawsuit against the Ministry of Health and Welfare to cancel the disposition of suspension of medical license.
The court said, “It is necessary to strictly sanction a doctor’s conduct that has not been scientifically verified and has a high risk of threatening the life and health of the patient and damaging the medical order. There is,” he judged.
He added, “Considering the social status of the doctor and the effect of medical practice, a high level of caution is required for doctors.” pointed out.
Mr. A, who has been running a dentistry in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, has been promoting and performing procedures such as protruding jaws, protruding mouths, and cavities without having to pull out teeth.
A was also accused of instructing a dental hygienist to perform medical treatment during the treatment process.
According to the judgment of the relevant society that ‘A’s medical practice was not recognized academically’, the Gangdong-gu Office suspended his dental license for 3 months and 15 days for violating the Medical Law.
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