India, Aug. 14 -- Despite being the major government healthcare facility in Bhubaneswar, Capital Hospital's dental department is facing severe allegations of mismanagement, leaving hundreds of patients without essential treatment.

Though the department has doctors, nurses, and a fully-equipped operation theatre, patients allege that even basic dental services are being denied. In many cases, those requiring simple tooth extractions are allegedly being referred to SCB Hospital in Cuttack or AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

The department receives over 100 patients daily, many of them from economically weaker backgrounds seeking affordable treatment. With two dentists on duty and modern facilities available, the hospital could offer procedures such as ...