Orders from the April 5, 2019 Board Meeting
Notice of Hearing & Statements of Charges
The Board issued a Notice of Hearing and Statement of Charges in the Matter of Gregory Garro, Jr., D.D.S., of Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Garro has been charged with a failure to maintain a reasonably satisfactory standard of competence in the practice of dentistry and conviction of a felony crime. A hearing has been scheduled for August 1, 2019.
Combined Statements of Charges, Settlement Agreements and Final Orders
Megan Brummer, D.D.S., of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Brummer was charged with employing or permitting a person with a lapsed license to practice dental hygiene. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Avijit Goel, D.D.S., of Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Goel was charged with making lewd, lascivious or improper remarks or advances to a patient or coworker. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Jay Jensen, D.D.S., of West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jensen was charged with failing to comply with a decision of the Board imposing discipline. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Judd Larson, D.D.S., of Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Larson was charged with failure to maintain a reasonably satisfactory standard of competence in the practice of dentistry. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Mark McConaughy, D.D.S., of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. McConaughy was charged with employing or permitting a person with a lapsed license to practice dental hygiene. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Jack Osterhaus, D.D.S., of Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Osterhaus was charged with a failure to maintain a reasonably satisfactory standard of competence in the practice of dentistry. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Daniel Thrall, D.D.S., of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Thrall was charged with employing or permitting a person with a lapsed license to practice dental hygiene. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Howard Trunnell, D.D.S., of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Trunnell was charged with employing or permitting a person with a lapsed license to practice dental hygiene. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Meliah Rich, R.D.A., of Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Rich was charged with engaging in unprofessional conduct. There is no hearing on this matter as this is a combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement and Final Order.
Other Orders
The Board entered into a Stipulated Agreement to Discontinue Practice with Jay Buckley, D.D.S., of Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buckley was informed of a pending complaint against him regarding the Board's allegation of his failure to meet the standard of care. The agreement provided sufficient time for Dr. Buckley to wind down his practice and to provide continuity of care for current patients, and to meet the Board's interest in protecting the public and resolving the pending complaint.
The Board entered into a Settlement Agreement and Final Order with Phelan Thomas, D.D.S., of West Des Moines, Iowa. The settlement agreement resolves the charges in the Matter of Phelan Thomas, D.D.S. Dr. Thomas' license will be placed on probation for a period of five years and is subject to the terms listed in the agreement.
The Board entered into a Stipulated Agreement to Discontinue Practice with George Weber, D.D.S., of Glenwood, Iowa. Dr. Weber was informed of a pending complaint against him regarding the Board's allegation of his failure to meet the standard of care in providing dental care. The agreement provides sufficient time for Dr. Weber to wind down his practice and to provide continuity of care for current patients, and to meet the Board's interest in protecting the public and resolving the pending complaint.
The Board issued a Termination Order in the Matter of the Stipulated Registration Agreement for Lindsea Paris, R.D.A. The probation placed upon Ms. Paris' dental assistant registration has been terminated, and is returned to its full privileges.
To access orders issued by the Board at previous Board meetings, please visit the Board's webpage.
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