Unlicensed West Auckland dentist treated approximately 500 patients

Monday 22 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 8:52pm

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Narayan Prasad allegedly treated 500 patients in West Auckland while posing as a dentist. Patients reported failed root canals, falling fillings, and misdiagnoses. During court proceedings, one individual described the dental treatments as bizarre and unusual.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:00pm

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2. RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 8:52pm

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