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The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against the Registrant for abruptly closing his practice without notifying patients, failing to retain or transfer patient records, and completely ignoring the College's investigation.

The Registrant did not attend the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found that the Registrant committed professional misconduct by failing to maintain standards of practice, failing to keep records, failing to reply to College inquiries, and engaging in disgraceful, dishonourable, unprofessional, or unethical conduct.

The Committee revoked the Registrant's certificate of registration, ordered a reprimand, and awarded costs of $13,511.29 to the College, citing his complete abandonment of his practice and pattern of ungovernability.

The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario held a discipline hearing regarding a dentist who abruptly closed his orthodontic practice without notifying patients, making provisions for their continuing care, or transferring their records.

The dentist also failed to respond to numerous communications from the College and relocated to Florida.

The Discipline Committee found the dentist guilty of professional misconduct, concluding that his actions demonstrated a complete disregard for his professional obligations and a pattern of ungovernability.

The Committee ordered the immediate revocation of his certificate of registration, a reprimand, and costs of $9,951.79.

The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario brought professional misconduct allegations against the Registrant for abruptly closing his practice without notifying patients, failing to retain or transfer patient records, and completely ignoring the College's investigation.

The Discipline Committee found that the Registrant abandoned his practice and relocated to Florida, actively evading the College's attempts to contact him.

Finding the Registrant ungovernable and noting the complete absence of mitigating factors, the Committee revoked his certificate of registration, ordered a reprimand, and awarded costs to the College.

The Registrant, a dentist, admitted to multiple allegations of professional misconduct, including submitting false or misleading insurance claims, charging excessive fees, failing to maintain standards of practice by providing aggressive periodontal surgery without adequate investigation, failing to keep proper records, and failing to respond appropriately to College inquiries.

The Discipline Committee accepted an agreed statement of facts and a joint submission on penalty.

The Registrant's certificate of registration was suspended for six months, and he was ordered to complete remedial courses, undergo clinical supervision and practice monitoring, receive a reprimand, and pay $10,000 in costs.