The controversy first erupted in late 2024 when the GDC, in collaboration with the National Crime Agency (NCA), discovered that at least had gained registration in the U.K. using falsified exam scores and counterfeit degree certificates from the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore .
: Investigative reports by outlets like Propergaanda have targeted high-profile dentists, such as a Lahore-based practitioner accused of misleading patients with a fake Harvard degree . pakistani dentist scandal upd
Investigations by the and PM&DC have uncovered deep-seated issues within the regulatory bodies themselves. The controversy first erupted in late 2024 when
Between 2023 and 2025 multiple incidents surfaced in Pakistan involving dentists or dental clinics accused of practicing without proper licenses, performing unsafe procedures, falsifying credentials, and committing financial fraud. These events triggered public outrage, legal investigations, and calls for stronger oversight. This paper summarizes those events, situates them within Pakistan’s health-regulatory context, analyzes contributing factors, and offers policy recommendations to reduce recurrence. Investigations by the and PM&DC have uncovered deep-seated