: Only qualified dentists and doctors registered with the PMDC are authorized to diagnose, prescribe, and perform surgeries.
: The legal department is reportedly dealing with over 6,000 court cases . Charges include a 100% increase in professional fees for external lawyers—violating procurement rules and causing losses to the public exchequer—without the knowledge of the legal department.
: Allied health workers must register by June 30, 2026 , or face immediate cessation of their practices. pakistani dentist scandal upd
The landscape of dentistry in Pakistan is currently undergoing a significant shift as the ramps up enforcement against illegal practices and administrative corruption. While no single "scandal" dominated the headlines under one name, several major updates as of May 2026 highlight a systemic crackdown on malpractice, quackery, and regulatory mismanagement. 1. PMDC Internal Corruption Allegations (May 2026)
: Allegations include the approval of official notes without the president's referral and the forced "work from home" status of 15 permanent and temporary officers due to personal grudges. : Only qualified dentists and doctors registered with
Despite these crackdowns, a massive underground market remains: Roaring trade of Pakistan's street dentists - BBC News
The PMDC Disciplinary Committee recently advanced probes into high-profile misconduct cases: : Allied health workers must register by June
: The PMDC has historically issued suspension orders, censures, and warnings to dozens of practitioners for misconduct, emphasizing that hospitals must prominently display Patient Rights and Code of Ethics . 3. Massive Illegal Dental Implant Raid (February 2026)
In a major blow to the illegal supply chain, the raided a private residence in Islamabad in February 2026.
: Five doctors—Dr. Tayaba Fatima, Dr. Zainab Tahir, Dr. Muhammad Essa, Dr. Ayesha Afzal, and Dr. Maham Amin—faced hearings regarding an inappropriate video filmed in an operating theater at Lady Wellington Hospital, Lahore. The video allegedly showed doctors "racing" during surgeries while making callous comments.