legal representation for complaints against dental license

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

The investigation of a Department of Health (DOH) complaint which could lead to the revocation of the dentist’s license, usually starts with a simple letter from the DOH.  This letter should not be ignored. This is a very serious legal matter and it should be treated as such by the dentist who receives it.  Yet, in many cases, we are consulted by dentists after the entire investigation is over. The case has been presented to the Probable Cause Panel and formal charges have been filed against them.  They have attempted to represent themselves throughout the case unsuccessfully and the damage has already been done.  Often, the mistakes that have been made severely compromise our ability to achieve a favorable result for the dentist.

This is part […]

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law

This two part blog series discusses the seriousness of receiving a letter of investigation from the Department of Health (DOH) and the importance of consulting an experienced health law attorney. In many cases, we are consulted by dentists after the entire investigation is over. Often, the mistakes that have been made severely compromise our ability to achieve a favorable result for the dentist.

This is part two in a two part blog series. To read part one of this series, click here.

These are the major mistakes we see in the cases we are called upon to defend after a DOH investigation has been initiated against a dentist:

16. Failing to check to see […]