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Auckland dentist David Zimmerman fined for illegal and botched work

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesRNZSunday 9 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Former Auckland dentist David Zimmerman and his company, MJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, have been sentenced following charges brought by the Ministry of Health. The charges relate to illegal and botched dental work that caused harm to patients. Zimmerman was sentenced under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act and the Radiation Safety Act.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 9 Nov 2025, 12:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Disgraced Auckland dentist David Zimmerman fined for illegal and botched work which harmed patients (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Pain 'off the charts': Disgraced dentist fined for botched work (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Disgraced Auckland dentist David Zimmerman fined for illegal, botched work that harmed patients (opens in new tab)