Group 1 - The core issue is the increasing number of dental clinics in China that have closed down, leaving patients with significant financial losses and potential health risks due to interrupted treatments [2][3] - Patients, like Mr. Xu, have prepaid substantial amounts for dental treatments, with some paying as much as 35,000 yuan, only to find the clinics have vanished, affecting over 900 patients in this case alone [1][2] - The closure of these clinics not only results in economic losses but also poses serious health risks, such as inflammation and bite disorders, due to the lack of timely follow-up treatments [2] Group 2 - The phenomenon of dental clinics running away is not isolated, with reports of similar incidents across various regions including Beijing, Guangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, and Hainan, involving both well-known chains and local institutions [2] - There is a growing demand for dental implants and treatments, driven by increased life expectancy, which has attracted unscrupulous clinics looking to make quick profits by absconding with patient funds [2] - Regulatory measures are suggested to prevent such incidents, including stricter vetting of dental clinics' qualifications and financial stability, as well as linking credit ratings to the approval of new establishments [2][3]
牙齿拔完诊所“跑路”,应盯住资金监管“施治”
Qi Lu Wan Bao Wang·2025-07-25 08:19