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Greymouth dentist struck off following multiple misconduct findings

The PressOtago Daily TimesRNZMonday 30 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Former Greymouth dentist Bharath Raja Subramani has been deregistered following findings of misconduct. The Health and Disability Commissioner identified several issues, including piercing a patient's cheek with a polisher and failing to maintain adequate records. Other reported incidents involved leaving tooth fragments in a patient's gum and instances of supervised neglect.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Dentist struck off after piercing woman’s cheek, among long list of misconduct (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Dentist struck off after piercing woman's cheek (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Dentist criticised for 'supervised neglect' of some patients (opens in new tab)