Only four of 43 complaints against doctors, dentists resolved
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Why it matters for dental
Dental professionals in Fiji face a high complaint-to-resolution ratio: only 4 of 43 cases have been closed, signaling potential long-term license and reputational risk for any practitioner under review.
Key points
- Fiji Sun reports that 39 of 43 complaints lodged against doctors and dentists remain unresolved.
- Unresolved complaints can extend exposure to disciplinary proceedings, patient trust erosion, and insurance issues.
- Dentists should document every patient interaction thoroughly and respond promptly to any regulatory inquiry to mitigate risk while cases linger.
Who should care
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