Female dentist treating male patients

Q: I am a female dentist. Can I treat male patients or is it mandatory for me to treat only female patients.

PS-There are many male dentists available in my city.

A: You should observe purdah from all non mahram males and you should only treat female patients and children.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)