In every action that a licensed dentist takes, it is important that he follows the Code of Ethics. His actions must be within the metes and bounds of the law. Otherwise, the dental license may be subjected to an administrative or criminal case. The case may be filed by any interested party such as the patient involved or even directly by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE).
An example of this is a case filed against a dentist named Warren who was exercising the profession in Texas. Warren has no prior disciplinary history until a case was filed against him before the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). The professional dentist faced the following charges made against him:
On or about January 11, 2012, Respondent failed to comply with the laws and regulations of dentistry by performing medical acts beyond the scope of the practice of dentistry on patient J.J. Specifically, Respondent attempted to determine the existence of a systematic problem that would require referral to a physician for further testing and examination by palpating the areas below the neck, around the area of the axilia, behind the knee over the areas of the abdomen, and around the pelvis of dental patient J.J.
In another case, Respondent also attempted to determine the existence of a systematic problem that would require referral to a physician for further testing and examination by palpating the areas below the neck, around the area of the axilia, behind the knee, over the areas of the abdomen, and around the pelvis of dental patient K.K.
During the conduct of the hearing before the Board, the chosen attorney of the dentist failed to defend him and his dental license. As a result, an order was granted by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) finding him guilty in the disciplinary proceedings. It was also ordered that his dental license be revoked with finality.
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