Canadian Dentist Suspended For Excessive Treatment

CANADA: Dr. Kyle Nawrot, a dentist based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, has faced a one-year suspension from practicing dentistry following a series of patient complaints. This disciplinary action comes after a history of multiple complaints, fines, and suspensions related to his dental practice.

In 2020 and 2021, three patients lodged complaints against Dr. Nawrot with the provincial regulator. These complaints followed a prior suspension and added to a long list of grievances. Since 2004, a total of 19 patients have filed complaints against the dentist, leading to various sanctions from the BC College of Oral Health Professionals.

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Admittance to Patient Complaints

Rather than proceeding with a scheduled hearing, Dr. Nawrot chose to sign an agreement acknowledging the validity of the patient complaints. According to the College, the complaints included allegations of “unnecessary” and “excessive” treatment, involving the removal of excessive tooth structure during a single appointment when multiple sessions were deemed necessary. Furthermore, inadequate record-keeping related to diagnosis before treatment was cited in the decision.

Lack of Informed Consent and Unresponsive Behaviour

The disciplinary action also highlighted a case in which Dr. Nawrot failed to obtain informed consent from a patient and did not respond to the College in a “timely or responsive manner.”

As part of the suspension, Dr. Nawrot is required to prominently display signage at his clinic indicating his suspension from practice. He is prohibited from treating dental patients until October 1, 2024, but is allowed to engage in administrative tasks at his clinic.

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Additionally, he faces a $10,000 penalty from the College, which comprises a $6,000 fine and the remainder to cover the College’s investigation costs. While the current suspension is longer than his 2020 suspension, the fine is smaller than the $30,000 he was required to pay to the College following previous complaints in 2016 and 2017.

Mandatory Courses and Staff Training

Before resuming his dental practice, Dr. Nawrot must complete an “Avoiding Complaints” course, along with another course he failed to complete during his previous nine-month suspension in 2020. He is also obligated to ensure that his staff receives training on managing clinical records.

This disciplinary action serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining high standards of care and professionalism in the field of dentistry.

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