Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF DENISTRY
Respondent: JAMES A. DAVIS, D.D.S.
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Pensacola, Florida
Filed: Jun. 15, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 3, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 26, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
00 IS PH 943,
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE
PETITIONER, HEARINGS
vs. CASE NUMBER: 99-51244
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JAMES A. DAVIS, D.D.S. O 0 ¢7 7
RESPONDENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW, the Petitioner, Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as "Petitioner",
and files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Dentistry against JAMES A. DAVIS,
D.D.S. , hereinafter referred to as "Respondent", and alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the practice of dentistry
pursuant to Section 20.43, F lorida Statutes; Chapter 455, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 466, Florida
Statutes. Pursuant to the authority of Section 20.43 (3) (g), Florida Statutes, the Petitioner has
contracted with the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide consumer complaint,
- investigative, and prosecutorial services required by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance,
councils, or boards, as appropriate.
2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed dentist in the
State of Florida, having been issued license number DN 0007842. Respondent's last known
address is 1700 E. Hayes Street, Pensacgla, Florida 32501.
3. In or around November, 1998, the Department of Health began an official
investigation at the Escambia County Health Department.
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4. The investigation revealed that the Respondent had treated two dental patients for
whom no records were available.
5. The Respondent failed to keep dental records or progress notes on either patient.
5. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the foregoing allegations as if
fully stated herein.
6 Based on the foregoing, the Respondent’s license to practice dentistry in the State of
Florida is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 466.028 (1)(m), Florida Statutes, for failing to
keep written dental records and medical history records justifying the course of treatment of the
patient including, but not limited to, patient histories, examination results, test results, and X-rays,
if taken.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Dentistry enter an order
imposing one or more of the following penalties: revocation or suspension of the Respondent's
license, restriction of the Respondent's practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a
reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, and/or any other relief that the Board deems
appropriate.
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SIGNED this|Ot _ day of (i 1995
Robert G. Brooks, M.D.
Secretary, Department of Health
BY: Nancy M. Snurko
Chief Attorney
Agency for Health Care
Administration
COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER:
John L. Chaves
Senior Attorney
Agency for Health Care DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
an . DEPUTY CLERK
Administration Wy, . ;
Post Office Box 14229 CLERK chi R-EViar
Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4229 DATE Zz g d0O
(904) 410-3467
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PCP: Garcia, Fisher, & Robinson
DATE: November 18, 1999
Docket for Case No: 00-002497
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 03, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 16, 2001 |
Letter to R. Alsobrook from J. Chaves (case dismissed with no probable cause) filed in letter form via facsimile.
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Apr. 16, 2001 |
Respondent`s Status Report (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 09, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance issued (parties to advise status by April 9, 2001).
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Feb. 19, 2001 |
Status Report (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Jan. 26, 2001 |
Order on Motion for Abatement issued.
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Jan. 26, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for March 12, 2001; 10:30 a.m.; Pensacola, FL).
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Jan. 22, 2001 |
Joint Status Report (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 20, 2000 |
Joint Status Report (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 15, 2000 |
Order (Parties to advise the Judge within 10 days concerning the necessity for an hearing) CASE REOPENED.
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Nov. 15, 2000 |
Respondent`s Motion to Reopen File (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 24, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 20, 2000 |
Respondent`s Motion for Determination of Improper Purpose and Award of Fees and Costs Pursuant to Subsection 120.595(1), F.S. (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 20, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed via facsimile).
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Oct. 12, 2000 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by M. Cohen via facsimile).
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Oct. 05, 2000 |
Notice of Taking Deposition of B. Cadem, K. Mosley, B. McCullough, Custodian of Records (filed via facsimile). |
Sep. 20, 2000 |
Notice of Unavailability (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
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Sep. 20, 2000 |
Notice of Service of Second Request for Admissions and Second Request to Produce (filed by Respondent via facsimile). |
Sep. 07, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for November 29, 2000; 10:30 a.m.; Pensacola, FL).
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Aug. 23, 2000 |
Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Consolidate (filed E. Alsobrook via facsimile).
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Aug. 21, 2000 |
Motion to Consolidate Related Cases 00-2497 and 00-3342 (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 02, 2000 |
Notice of Service of Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s First Request to Produce, First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Admissions. (filed via facsimile) |
Jul. 25, 2000 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Advising Respondent Confidentially of the Identity of Relevant Patients. (filed via facsimile)
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Jul. 18, 2000 |
Order sent out. (Petitioner shall file a more definite statement confidentially advising Respondent of the identify of the relevant patients and all pertinent purported facts concerning care and treatment)
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Jul. 05, 2000 |
Notice of Service of Discovery (filed by Respondent via facsimile) |
Jul. 05, 2000 |
Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile)
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Jul. 03, 2000 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile)
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Jun. 30, 2000 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile)
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Jun. 29, 2000 |
Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Motion to Dismiss and Petitioner`s Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile) |
Jun. 23, 2000 |
Motion to Dismiss or for More Definite Statement (filed by Respondent via facsimile) filed.
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Jun. 21, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Jun. 15, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jun. 15, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jun. 15, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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