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A New Zealand dentist, banned since 2017, was fined and lost his home for illegally practicing from 2022 to 2023, harming five patients.
David Zimmerman, 79, a former Auckland dentist banned since 2017, was fined and lost his home after being found guilty of illegally practicing dentistry from December 2022 to September 2023.
He admitted to performing unauthorized procedures, including using an insulin syringe and unsterilized tools, while operating an unlicensed X-ray machine.
Five patients reported severe pain and lasting harm, prompting a Ministry of Health investigation.
His company, MJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, also pleaded guilty to radiation safety violations.
Judge Paul Murray condemned Zimmerman’s willful disregard for regulations, noting the premeditated nature of the offenses despite his financial hardship.
A final fine will be determined after the sale of his home.
Un dentista de Nueva Zelanda, prohibido desde 2017, fue multado y perdió su casa por practicar ilegalmente entre 2022 y 2023, dañando a cinco pacientes.