Daijiworld Media Network - Dharwad (SP)
Dharwad, Dec 18: A person lost his life after the dentist he approached for pain in one of his teeth removed three teeth at a time. The deceased was Abdul Khader Bagalkot, resident of Ganeshpet here.
Abdul Khader had reportedly approached Dr Veeresh Magalada of Ratna Dental Clinic for treatment on December 8. Dr Veeresh extracted three of Abdul's teeth after which profuse bleeding was experienced. As the problem persisted, Abdul approached the dentist, who advised him to get treated elsewhere.
Khader was admitted into Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital on December 9. As his condition was serious, he was put in the intensive care unit. As bleeding was heavy, Khader's condition did not improve even after providing six bottles of blood. Abdul's relative, Imran, said that Abdul breathed his last on Saturday midnight.
Abdul Khader
Dr Veeresh Magalada
In a complaint filed against the dentist in the city police station here, family of Abdul said that excessive bleeding had occurred as the dentist removed three teeth instead of one.
Abdul's relatives said that after getting Abdul admitted into hospital, they had called Dr Veeresh, seeking financial help for treatment. Dr Veeresh came to the hospital, gave Rs 10,000 towards blood test and other expenses, and got a letter sighed by Abdul, that the patient would not demand for more money, Khader's relatives alleged.