February 11, 2021 News DentistryNews

Natsis Receives Official Reprimand as Part of Her Suspension

by Toronto Star

Dr. Christy Natsis, who received a six-month suspension from practicing dentistry in relation to her conviction in the death of an Ottawa man, received a scathing reprimand by the Royal College of Dentists and Surgeons of Ontario last week. The…

November 23, 2020 News News

Halifax Law Firm Preps for Potential Class-Action Against Dentist Accused of Misconduct

by Global News

A Halifax law firm is preparing to potentially file a class-action lawsuit against a prominent Halifax-area dentist whose licence was suspended this week after several allegations of misconduct. MacGillivary Law is accepting stories from former or current patients of Dr. Errol Gaum, a dentist at…

November 20, 2020 News DentistryNews

Nova Scotia Dentist’s License Suspended After Alleged Misconduct Spanning Almost 50 Years

by CBC

A Halifax-area dentist facing hundreds of accusations of professional misconduct spanning decades, including using excessive force while treating children, has had his licence suspended indefinitely. The Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia said it convened an emergency meeting of its complaints committee…

January 5, 2020 News News

B.C. Dentist Loses Licence After Committing Misconduct More Than 70 Times

by CBC News

A Richmond, B.C., dentist who charged patients tens of thousands of dollars for work he didn’t do has lost his licence and been ordered to pay nearly $100,000 in fines and investigation costs. Dr. Bin Xu has not been seen…

September 27, 2019 News News

‘I Just Want It To End’: Dental Hygienist Who Lost License For Treating His Wife Speaks Out

by CTV News

A former Guelph dental hygienist who lost his licence after treating his wife is fighting for change. Alexandru Tanase lost his licence on Sept. 9 after a years-long case into his conduct following a complaint to the College of Dental Hygienists of…

September 13, 2019 News News

Dentist Alleged To Have Drilled Too Many Teeth And Billed Too Much

by Windsor Star

Putting fillings into teeth where there were no cavities, and billing for dental work that wasn’t performed, are among the “acts of professional misconduct” alleged by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario against an Amherstburg dentist. Dr. Zeljko…