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Dentist with long disciplinary history, now 79, agrees to surrender his license
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist is repeatedly accused of taking patients’ medications.
January 9, 2026
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2nd dentist involved in patient death faces multiple disciplinary charges
An Iowa dentist accused of participating in a surgical procedure that ended with the patient’s death is now facing multiple disciplinary charges.
January 5, 2026
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Regulatory Updates
Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at work
The dentist claimed he was "poisoned" by others while working.
December 30, 2025
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Iowa dentist, charged with incompetence, surrenders license
A central Iowa dentist agreed to surrender her license after being charged with professional incompetence in the case of a patient who lost six teeth.
October 16, 2025
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Iowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud
Several dentists have recently been sanctioned by the Iowa Dental Board for allegations that include professional incompetence, fraud, and sexual misconduct involving a patient.
October 8, 2025
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Regulatory Updates
After 6 malpractice claims, dentist is sanctioned a 3rd time, once his license expires
A former West Des Moines, IA, dentist who has been sued six times for medical malpractice has been sanctioned for the third time by the Iowa Dental Board.
July 17, 2025
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After serving time on drug and weapons charges, Iowa dentist has license reinstated
An Iowa dentist who served a prison sentence on drug and weapons charges has had his license restored by state regulators.
June 9, 2025
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Iowa dental board gives dentist a warning over allegations of incompetence
Iowa state regulators have issued a warning to a Central Iowa dentist over competency concerns, raising red flags about patient care.
June 6, 2025
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Dentist involved in patient death is fined $7.5K by licensing board
A central Iowa dentist involved in an operation that ended with the patient’s death has been fined $7,500 by the Iowa Dental Board.
May 28, 2025
Gavel Money Lawsuit
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Dentist alleged to be ‘harmful to the public’ ordered to undergo remedial training
A Linn County, IA, dentist charged with practicing dentistry in a manner that is harmful to the public has been ordered to undergo remedial training.
May 16, 2025
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More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
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