Brian Smith

The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario brought allegations of professional misconduct against the respondent dentist for sexually abusing a patient, abusing a patient, and engaging in disgraceful, dishonourable, unprofessional, and unethical conduct.

The evidence established that the respondent engaged in a concurrent treating and sexual relationship with the patient, provided financial assistance for vehicles, and paid for personal trips.

The Discipline Committee found the allegations proven.

On penalty, the parties presented a joint submission despite the respondent having denied the allegations at the merits stage.

The Committee accepted the joint submission, ordering the revocation of the respondent's certificate of registration, an oral reprimand, security for therapy funding, and $50,000 in costs.

The College alleged that the registrant committed professional misconduct by contravening a federal law relevant to the provision of dental care and by failing to report criminal charges in a timely manner.

The registrant had been convicted of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, and had also been charged with impaired driving, which he failed to report to the College for over seven months.

The registrant admitted to the allegations via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Discipline Committee found that the registrant committed professional misconduct, noting that his criminal convictions demonstrated a disregard for public safety and his failure to report charges was unprofessional.