Dentist Faces NHS Ban For Putting Patients At Risk Of Lethal Infection

Thu, 05 Aug 2010

A dentist from South Yorkshire faces being struck off the dental register for a string of malpractices at his Rotherham practice.

A Primary Health Lists appeal tribunal heard how Mohammed Siddiqui, 37, put his patients’ health at risk by flouting hygiene rules to "maximise profit" from 2008 - 2009.

According to health inspectors, Siddiqui put his patients at risk of deadly infection by reusing disposable equipment, including syringes, files and impression trays, discouraging the use of gloves and using rusty tools and filthy rags and scrubbing brushes.

Inspectors also found sterilising equipment covered in grime, surfaces were layered with dust, mouth wash cups next to the waste disposal system and a decontamination area that was "not fit for purpose".

Andrew Hockton, from Rotherham PCT, said: "Dr Siddiqui showed a total lack of regard for patient or staff safety. The inspector said it was one of the worst examples she had ever seen. He desired to maximise profit in a manner which put patients at risk."

"He showed a wilful disregard of the principles of good dental practice and he accepts serious professional misconduct. We say that the only appropriate action is removal."

Dr Ken Wragg, NHS Rotherham consultant in dental public health, added that the PCT’s investigation has not found any evidence of viruses of infections among Mr Siddiqui's patients.

Mr Siddiqui’s dental practice in Dalton was shut down following the inspection in May 2009, and he could now be banned from working for the NHS in Rotherham for five years. A decision on his future is due to be made in the next two weeks.
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