Srinagar, Feb. 1 -- The growing number of illegal and unlicensed dental laboratories in South Kashmir, particularly in Pulwama and Shopian, has raised serious health concerns. According to certified dental mechanics, these unauthorized labs use substandard materials and lack qualified personnel, putting patients at risk of severe infections and other dental complications.Experts warn that these untrained individuals, many of whom lack even basic dental training, are not only endangering public health but also undermining the livelihood of qualified dental professionals in the region. These illegal operators attract customers by offering low-cost treatments, but their use of poor-quality materials has led to a surge in dental infections, g...