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PUBLIC SESSION MINUTES - 4 - MARCH 7, 2012
5. Requests for removal of the disciplinary action from their files:
- Dr. Gregory Belok - Uniform Penalty Letter filed in 1996 for advertising violation.
- Dr. Mendel I. Markowitz - Consent Order filed in 1999 for administering GA and/or
PCS after the expiration of his permit
- Dr. Albert J. Kurpis - Uniform Penalty Letter filed in 1996 and 1998 for advertising
violation.
The Board noted that it cannot expunge disciplinary actions as there is no statutory
provision allowing it to do so The issue will be referred to Director of the Division of
Consumer Affairs.
Arthur Meisel, Esq., from the New Jersey Dental Association reported that NJDA is in
the process of drafting a bill that will address this issue. He has had previous
communication with the Director of Consumer Affairs concerning this matter and will
work with him to assure that the bill is applicable to all affected boards.
6. Inquiry from Dr. Kellyann A. Metz questioning whether she can offer TMJ massage
to her patients in her office. The Board tabled this matter and requested that
information about the scope of practice of Board of Massage, Body Work and Somatic
Therapy be obtained.
7. Information concerning 2012 National Dental Examiners’ Advisory Forum.
Dr. Peter DeSciscio will be attending this forum.
IX. NOT ON THE AGENDA:
1. Deputy Attorney General Miller reported on the Appellate Division decision concerning
New Jersey Dental Association vs. Beach Bum Tanning. The Appellate Division
transferred this matter to the Board for an administrative determination of whether
or not Beach Bum Tanning engaged in the unauthorized practice of dentistry. If the
Board determines that Beach Bum has engaged in the unauthorized practice of dentistry,
NJDA may then seek an injunction through the courts by filing a common-law claim for
unfair competition. The Board moved this matter to Executive Session for advice of
counsel.
X. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. Arthur Meisel, NJDA - Mr. Meisel questioned whether a dental hygienist can use Zoom
bleaching. The Board indicated that it is within the duties delegable to a dental
hygienist by a dentist.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: The Board adjourned the Public Session and moved to Executive
Session for advice of counsel and review of open matters (investigations and
deliberations). When and if action is taken, it will be reported in Public Session.