12-year-old girl requires jaw surgery due to unqualified dentist's brace fitting in 2014, breaching Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

12-year-old girl needs jaw surgery after untrained dentist fitted braces in 2014, breaching the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. The dentist failed to refer the girl to a specialist, provided unqualified treatment, and did not maintain proper records. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr. Vanessa Caldwell recommended the dentist provide a written apology to the patient.