During the inspection by medical officials, it was found that the clinic worked under a slightly different nomenclature, at a certain distance from the previous location. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Collector Tirupouttur K. Sivasoundaravalli said on Friday that the private dental clinic in the city of Vaniyambadi will be ordered to conclude on the basis of a report on status quo submitted in 2023 at the then joint director of healthcare and joint director of medical and rural health services (JDSS).
The collector’s event comes as a result of a study conducted together by CMC Vellore, ICMR-Nie and Tamil Nadu Directorate for Public Health. It shows that non -sterile dental practices at the clinic reportedly led to the death of eight patients who were treated there in May 2023.
The study claims that an non -sterile surgical tool was used to open a salt bottle at the clinic. The re -use of the bottle content has led to at least 10 people withdrawing about the neuro of the meloidosis – the bacterial infection of the brain – which allegedly led to the death of eight patients treated there, the study said.
Mrs. Sivasanaravalli, who spoke about Hindu, said that a four -member health team led by V. Gnan Meenakshi, Tirupattur JDSS, checked the facility to assess the existing conditions and follow medical procedures. Then the team submitted the collector report on Status quo.
The team included C. Ilalavani, an older dentist, a government hospital Taluk (Tirupattur) and S. Sivasubrans, a doctor, a government hospital Taluk (vaniyambadi). “During the inspection, they found that the dental clinic worked at a certain distance from the previous location in the city. I ordered Tirupattur SP (Shreya Gupta) to explore cases filed against the clinic,” said Sivasoundaravalli.
The team also found that the clinic had slightly changed its nomenclature.
“We also verify the previous medical records and the report of the then JDSS to start further steps against the clinic,” said Mrs. Gnana Meenakshi, reigning JDSS.
In the CMC Vellore press release, he said that during 2022–2023 there was a frequent admission of patients with brain stem syndrome. Among the 21 cases identified, 10 dental procedures underwent. The dental clinic was examined to identify the source of contamination, and the bacteria were isolated from a salt bottle for use.
“The outbreak was controlled by 10 cases by active intervention of the health authorities of the district government,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Indian Dental Association (IDA) denied the statement of a study led by ICMR on deaths. “We are completely denying the claim because the private dental clinic adhered to all medical standards prescribed by law,” Gokulraj of Ida (Tamil Nadu) told reporters.
Published – 31 May 2025 12:57
