The Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association said heavily discounted treatment packages, unrealistic promotional offers and aggressive price-driven advertising raise serious concerns about whether patients are given complete and accurate information before making healthcare decisions. (Envato Elements pic)PETALING JAYA: A private dental practitioners’ group has raised concerns over the growing use of unethical and misleading advertising by dental clinics.
The Malaysian Private Dental Practitioners’ Association (MPDPA) said some dentists were using questionable marketing tactics and engaging third-party agencies to solicit patients.
"Heavily discounted treatment packages, unrealistic promotional offers and aggressive price-driven advertising raise serious concerns about whether patients are given complete and accurate information before making healthcare decisions," it said in a statement today.
