The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Coimbatore, has held a private dentist liable for medical negligence following a faulty tooth extraction that resulted in infection, complications, and subsequent implant procedures. The commission has directed the dentist to pay Rs 1 lakh as compensation for the patient’s physical and mental suffering, along with Rs 5,000 towards legal expenses. The case originated earlier this year when a woman from Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, sought treatment at a private dental clinic in New Siddhapudur for a toothache. After undergoing a scan, the dentist proceeded with tooth extraction.
Post-procedure, the patient experienced intense pain for three consecutive days. When she returned to the clinic, it was closed, prompting her to seek care at another hospital. At the new facility, doctors identified complications from the prior…
