Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: May 23, 1991
Amended administrative complaints dated July 24, 1991 (as to Respondent Toombs) and April 22, 1992 (as to Respondent Rowe) allege that the two respondent dentists named above committed various violations of Chapter 466, related to the practice of dentistry. The issue for disposition is whether those alleged violations occurred, and if so what discipline is appropriate. As to Respondent Rowe, these violations are alleged: Being disciplined by another state licensing authority, and failing to timely report that disciplinary action; improperly interpreting diagnostic tests and improperly diagnosing and treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders; inserting orthotic (surgical) splints with the patient in a supine position; billing insurance carriers twice for the same procedure; billing insurance carriers for TENS units not received by patients; and influencing or exploiting patients for financial gain. As to Respondent Toombs these violations are alleged: Making untrue, deceptive or fraudulent representations by advertising in the yellow pages as an orthodontist; submitting a false claim for insurance; failing to maintain records justifying a course of treatment; and influencing or exploiting a patient for financial gain.Various charges related to diagnosis and treatment of TMJ patients not supported by evidence. Records missing-can't support claim of inadequate records.
