Professional License Defense Information Blog

A recent disciplinary case highlights an issue that appears across many licensed professions: allegations of unnecessary or excessive treatment. In one case, a dentist was accused of recommending and performing procedures that...

Earlier this year, Dr. Paymun Bayati was arrested at Anamosa State Penitentiary in December 2023 after prison staff reported he appeared intoxicated while providing dental care to inmates. At the time, Dr. Bayati was facing...

Everyone makes mistakes, and anyone can make a mistake at work, regardless of occupation. For dentists and other licensed healthcare professionals, an error or misjudgment can lead to disciplinary investigations, hearings, and...

A Maryland dentist and owner of Perry Hall Family Dental has been convicted of controlled substance prescribing and distribution. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) found that from April 2022 to May 2025, the dentist,...

When a licensed medical professional, such as a doctor, dentist, or nurse, is arrested or charged with a crime, their license may be in jeopardy. The state licensing boards that govern the issuance of medical-related professional...