DENTISTRY FOR DUMMIES

A 63year old man practicing in his home as a dentist in Malaysia for 29 years without any formal training has finally been found out and arrested. Using a cast-off old ex-army dental chair he was able to convince patients and neighbours alike that he was a retired army dentist. His informal training came from observing an army dentist from 1962 to 1968 while helping the dentist carry his bag to treat plantation workers. His marketing strategy: cheaper prices (20 ringgit or $5.50 for extractions and 130ringgit or $35 for dentures). And something few dentists, if any, ever make: house calls.