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September 27, 2018 News News

Red Deer Dentist May Take Dispute with Dental Authority to Supreme Court

by Sheldon Spackman, RDNewsNow

local dentist accused of unprofessional conduct through his advertising practices is hoping to defend himself to the Supreme Court of Canada. Dr. Michael Zuk of Bower Dental Centre in Red Deer says his dispute with the Alberta Dental Association and…

August 27, 2018 News News

Red Deer Dentist Wins Partial Victory in War with Alberta Dental College

by Janice Johnston, CBC News

A Red Deer dentist who has fought a public battle with competitors for years has won a partial victory in the courts, but vows to continue the fight. Dr. Michael Zuk has a history of criticizing what he calls “an old…

August 16, 2018 News News

Edmonton Dentist to Pay $330,000 After Patient Left with Permanent Brain Damage

by Kim Smith, Global News

A retired Edmonton dentist has to pay $330,000 related to the case of a young girl who suffered permanent brain damage following a dentist appointment nearly two years ago. Amber Athwal was four years old when she was given anesthesia for…

July 19, 2018 News News

Alberta Dentist to Learn of Possible Sanctions in Amber Athwal Case

by Caley Ramsay, Global News

The Alberta Dental Association and College will hold a hearing next month to consider possible sanctions against Dr. William Mather. Mather is facing five charges related to unprofessional conduct involving eight patients, including Amber Athwal. In September 2016, Athwal — who was four at…