Duvall Discipline Panel Decision (redacted) - College of Dental ...
Duvall Discipline Panel Decision (redacted) - College of Dental ...
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from Dr. L to the effect that Dr. <strong>Duvall</strong> had again instructed him not to comply<br />
with S. 9 <strong>of</strong> the AUSPA.<br />
It is clear to the <strong>Panel</strong> that apart from some early reporting the CDSBC by Dr. L,<br />
this term <strong>of</strong> the AUSPA was breached by Dr. <strong>Duvall</strong>.<br />
The CDSBC submits that Dr. <strong>Duvall</strong>'s breach <strong>of</strong> various provisions <strong>of</strong> the AUSPA<br />
is pr<strong>of</strong>essional misconduct.<br />
The <strong>Panel</strong> agrees. Dr. <strong>Duvall</strong>'s failure to comply with the terms <strong>of</strong> the AUSPA is<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional misconduct. The CDSBC has an obligation to protect the public from<br />
dentists practicing below an acceptable standard for any reason. In this case, they<br />
attempted to strike a balance that would achieve this objective while at the same time<br />
taking into account Dr. <strong>Duvall</strong>'s illness. The CDSBC provided him with an<br />
opportunity to earn a livelihood despite his past history. Dr. <strong>Duvall</strong> violated the<br />
trust the CDSBC placed in him and placed his own interest before that <strong>of</strong> his<br />
patients with serious consequences given the evidence <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> them<br />
who endured unnecessary pain and discomfort and additional dental treatment<br />
because <strong>of</strong> his incompetent practice. This conduct may be characterized as<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional misconduct within the meaning <strong>of</strong> the HPA.<br />
By the <strong>Discipline</strong> Committee:<br />
Dr. Arnold Steinbart, Chair<br />
Date<br />
Dr. John Gerscak<br />
Date