{"id":1909,"date":"2025-07-15T16:16:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T21:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:19:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T21:19:32","slug":"dentist-lost-license-after-paid-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/blog\/dentist-lost-license-after-paid-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dentist Lost His License After I Paid for Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I paid upfront for full mouth dental implants, and I dentist lost his license. I found out from a news report that the doctor had a serious issue with dental sedation for a patient and lost his license. My dentist placed all the implants, and I\u2019ve been wearing temporary teeth since May. We were waiting for my jawbone and the implants to fuse, but now my dentist can\u2019t complete the work. I drove by the dental office, and of course, it is closed. Is there any way I can find the dentist or get a refund? \u2013 Lenoir from DE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lenoir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand your concerns. This is a challenging situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the dental office is currently closed, your dentist may have sold his practice to another dentist or dental practice. Investigate that because the sales contract would include the requirement for the new dental practice to complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\/dental-implants-plano.html\">full-mouth dental implants treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also contact the Delaware Dental Board and ask for advice. A local attorney may be willing to advise you for a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mirandalacydds.com\">Plano, Texas, female dentist<\/a> Dr. Miranda Lacy sponsors this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I paid upfront for full mouth dental implants, and I dentist lost his license. I found out from a news report that the doctor had a serious issue with dental sedation for a patient and lost his license. My dentist placed all the implants, and I\u2019ve been wearing temporary teeth since May. 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