In the state of Texas, an individual needs to obtain a dental license before he can be allowed to conduct dental care services. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) imposes certain rules and regulations that must be followed by every professional dentist. This is important because failure to comply with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) administrative orders or resolutions may result to the revocation the dental license.
In one case, a Texas dentist named Monica was charged before the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) for his alleged violation of certain state laws as well as the Code of Conduct for dentists. The complaint was grounded on a violation of the provisions under the Dental Practice Act.
During the time period from February 26, 2016 , through August 26, 2016, the dentist Monica engaged in dishonorable conduct by failing to timely comply with the requirements of the Order dated February 26, 2016. Specifically:
a. Respondent failed to reimburse ten thousand three hundred eight-one dollars ($10,381.00) to Patient 1 and four hundred ninety-six dollars ($496) to patient 2, on or before March 28, 2016 Respondent complied with this requirement on March 30, 2016.
b. Respondent failed to pay a three thousand dollar ($3,000) fine to the Board on or before August 26, 2016. Respondent complied with this requirement on September 6, 2016.
c. Respondent failed to complete eighteen (18) hours of continuing education (CE) on or before August 26, 2016. Respondent complied with this requirement on December 16, 2016.
d. Respondent failed to pass the Jurisprudence Assessment administered by the Board on or before March 28, 2016. Respondent complied with this requirement on May 9, 2016.
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) eventually found her guilty for the charges made against her. As a result, her professional dental license was suspended. Make sure that you know how to avoid a situation like this from happening in the future. Prepare yourself by engaging the services of a dental defense attorney.
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