Jakarta Dentist: 4 Tips to Spot a Licensed Clinic

Jakarta Dentist: 4 Tips to Tell Licensed Clinics From Fake Ones

Looking for a Jakarta dentist? Learn 4 ways to tell a licensed dentist from a fake one: permits, clinic license, reputation and suspiciously low prices.

By Fajar Webarq

Published June 10, 2021, 12:42 PM WIB 3 min read

Dentists in Jakarta are in high demand. Teeth are vital: besides chewing food and helping you speak clearly, they also boost your self-confidence.

Unfortunately, few people know how to tell a licensed dentist from an unlicensed one. Choosing the wrong dentist means the treatment and service you receive may not be what you expected.

Going to an unlicensed dentist can have serious consequences, such as worsening tooth damage, tooth sensitivity and more. Here are several ways to tell a legal Jakarta dentist from a shady one:

Check for a License

The first step is to choose a dentist who holds the proper permits. No matter how complete or advanced the equipment is, it guarantees nothing if the dentist has no license. Dentist licensing has two parts: the Registration Certificate (Surat Tanda Registrasi, or STR) and the Practice License (Surat Izin Praktik, or SIP). Both are required by law. You can check a dentist's license online through the Indonesian Medical Council (Konsil Kedokteran Indonesia).

Check the Clinic's Operating License

Another way to find a legal Jakarta dentist is to check the dental clinic's operating license. A licensed dentist will work at a licensed clinic. The operating license is usually displayed at the reception desk at the front of the clinic.

You can also ask the staff directly. There is no need to feel hesitant about asking for the clinic's operating license, because this is governed by Indonesian Minister of Health Regulation No. 9 of 2014.

If a clinic holds a valid operating license, its dentists will carry out legal and safe procedures. If a clinic performs anything illegal, its operating license can be revoked. That is why it matters to choose a licensed, quality clinic.

Look at the Clinic's Reputation

To avoid falling for an unlicensed dentist, check the clinic's reputation. With the internet and social media, it is easy to find out what people say about a clinic.

The more negative reviews a clinic has, the safer it is to assume its reputation is poor. Bad reviews can come from many patients being unhappy with the clinic's service.

Don't Be Lured by Cheap Prices

The last way to tell a licensed dentist from an unlicensed one is the price. Never be tempted by a low price, because cost goes hand in hand with quality.

You can book a consultation and dental checkup at OMDC Health Care, one of the best, most trusted and most experienced dental clinics in Jakarta. Established in 2013, OMDC is confident it can give you the best service.