The Dental Council of India (DCI) has issued a public notice, dated May 16, 2025, warning against individuals impersonating relatives of the President of the DCI to solicit information or favors related to inspections and other matters.
The DCI has become aware that certain individuals are making phone calls and falsely claiming to be connected to the President of the Council. The DCI explicitly states that these individuals have no affiliation with the President or any other office bearers of the Dental Council of India.
The Council emphasizes its strict adherence to established rules and regulations, ensuring transparency in all its operations. The DCI clarifies that it does not engage with institutions or individuals outside of its standard official communication channels.
The public is strongly advised to exercise caution and not to engage in any conversations with individuals who attempt to contact them via phone or other means while claiming to represent the DCI or its office bearers in an unofficial capacity. The DCI cautions that any individual who acknowledges or acts upon such unauthorized communications will do so entirely at their own risk.
The Dental Council of India reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting the public from misinformation and has issued this notice to safeguard against any potential scams or unauthorized activities carried out by these impersonators. The public is urged to be vigilant and to rely solely on official communications from the DCI through its recognized channels.
