A division of the Misdiagnosis Association and Research Institute (MARI)
What is MARI Dental?
MARI Dental is a branch within MARI that focuses on the diseases and issues related to dentistry and dental procedures that result in mismedicine. MARI Dental is aimed at providing the general public with research on oral healthcare by addressing misinformation, promoting safe practices, and bridging the gap between dental and medical care.
Oral health is a critical to overall well-being, yet often a neglected component. At MARI Dental, we support both professionals and patients in navigating dental systems and dental care safely and knowledgeably.
What is Mismedicine in Dental Care?
Mismedicine is a broad, inclusive term coined by Dr. Pooya Beigi to describe any medical act, whether diagnostic, therapeutic, communicative, or systemic, that results in harm, inefficiency, or a failure to meet the standard of care. Unlike narrower terms such as misdiagnosis or malpractice, Mismedicine captures the full spectrum of medical errors, oversights, and institutional gaps that negatively impact patient outcomes.
In dentistry, this may include overprescription of antibiotics or opioids, missed signs of a systemic illness, poor sterilization practices, and much more. MARI Dentist aims to identify these dangers and create accessible research and advocacy resources to reduce risk.
What Do We Do?
At MARI Dental, we create and publish research that promotes dental health awareness in patients, discuss common errors in dental treatment and propose safer alternatives. A few possible research topics include:
- Antibiotic resistance due to dental overprescription and lack of medication adherence
- The link between orthodontic diseases and chronic health issues
- Effects of elective aesthetic interventions performed without proper assessments, techniques and outpatient follow-up
- Gaps in qualified dentists providing cosmetic procedures without a specialist
Join the Movement
- We’re always seeking passionate volunteers:
- Healthcare professionals
- Volunteer researchers and students
Want to volunteer, collaborate, or contribute content?
Join MARI Kids today and be a part of a global effort to change how the world understands health.
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