Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Respondent: ALEXANDRA SANCHEZ-URENA, D.H.
Judges: ROBERT S. COHEN
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Oct. 23, 2020
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
BOARD OF DENTISTRY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner,
v. CASE NOS.: 2016-18116
2016-18117
ALEXANDRA SANCHEZ-URENA, D.R., D.H.,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner Department of Health files this Administrative Complaint
before the Board of Dentistry against Respondent, Alexandra Sanchez-
Urena, D.R., D.H. In support thereof, Petitioner alleges:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the
practices of dental radiography and dental hygiene pursuant to Section
20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida. Statutes; and Chapter 466,
Florida Statutes.
2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
registered dental radiographer and a licensed dental hygienist within the
State of Florida, having been issued dental radiographer certificate number
DRi0515 on April 16, 1990, and dental hygiene license number DH11724 on
October 1, 1996.
3. Respondent's address on record with the Department is 11860
Southwest 103 LN, Miami, Florida 33186.
4. At all times material to this Complaint, Art Dental Services
(“ADS”) was a dental practice located at 11373 SW 211 Street, Miami, Florida
33189.
5. Section 466.018, Florida Statutes, mandates that each patient in
Florida shall have a dentist of record who shall be identified in the patient’s
records.
6. Section 466.024, Florida Statutes, and Rule 64B5-16, Florida
Administrative Code, enumerates the tasks that are delegable to dental
assistants/radiographers and dental hygienists.
7. At all times material to this Complaint, placing permanent
restorations, performing root canals, and extracting teeth were not tasks
delegable to dental assistants/radiographers and dental hygienists.
FACTS PERTAINING TO PATIENT H.A.
8. Patient H.A. first presented to ADS on or about March 1, 2016.
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9. ADS records for Patient H.A. show, in relevant part, that she
received one or more fillings and that at least two extractions were planned
for.
10. The records do not identify a dentist of record.
11. Respondent placed at least one of Patient H.A/s fillings and
extracted at least one of her teeth while she was a Patient at ADS.
FACTS PERTAINING TO PATIENT S.S.
12. Patient S.S. first presented to ADS on or about August 10, 2015.
13. ADS records for Patient S.S. show, in relevant part, that she
received at least one root canal at the practice.
14. The records do not identify a dentist a of record.
15. A consent form for restorations dated April 22, 2016, contains
signatures from Patient S.S. and from a “Dr. Alex”, who is presumably
Respondent.
16. Respondent performed a root canal on at least one of Patient
S.S.’ teeth while she was a patient at ADS.
FACTS PERTAINING TO PATIENT D.B.
17. Patient D.B. first presented to ADS on or about February 3, 2016.
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18. ADS records for Patient D.B. show, in relevant part, that he
received at least one root canal and at least one filing at the practice.
19. The records do not identify a dentist a of record.
20. Respondent treated at least one of Patient D.B.’s teeth with a
root canal and placed at least one of the fillings that he received while a
patient at ADS.
FACTS PERTAINING TO PATIENT G.D.
21. Patient G.D., who was the minor son of L.D., first presented to
ADS on or about April 15, 2016.
22. ADS records for Patient G.D. show, in relevant part, that he
received at least one filling and had at least one tooth extracted while a
patient at ADS.
23. The records do not identify a dentist a of record.
24. Respondent placed at least one of Patient G.D,s fillings and
extracted at least one of his teeth while he was a patient at ADS.
COUNT I — PATIENT H.A.
25. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs i through 11
as if set forth fully herein.
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26. Section 466.028(1)(y), Florida Statutes (2015-2016), subjects
dental radiographers and dental hygienists to discipline for practicing or
offering to practice beyond the scope permitted by law or accepting and
performing professional responsibilities which the licensee knows or has
reason to know that she or he is not competent to perform.
27. Respondent practiced or offered to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepted and performed professional responsibilities
which Respondent knew or had reason know that she was not competent to
perform in one or more of the following manners:,
a) Placing one or more fillings in Patient H.A.’s teeth; and/or
b) Extracting one or more of Patient H.A.’s teeth.
28. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated section
466.028(1)(y).
COUNT II — PATIENT S.S.
29. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 7
and 12 through 16 as if set forth fully herein.
30. Section 466.028(1)(y) subjects dental radiographers and dental
hygienists to discipline for practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepting and performing professional responsibilities
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which the licensee knows or has reason to know that she or he is not
competent to perform.
31. Respondent practiced or offered to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepted and performed professional responsibilities
which Respondent knew or had reason know that she was not competent to
perform by treating one or more of Patient S.S,’ teeth with a root canal.
32. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated section
466.028(1)(y).
COUNT ft — PATIENT D.B.
33. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 7
and 17 through 20 as if set forth fully herein.
34. Section 466.028(1)(y) subjects dental radiographers and dental
hygienists to discipline for practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepting and performing professional responsibilities
which the licensee Knows or has reason to know that she or he is not
competent to perform.
35. Respondent practiced or offered to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepted and performed professional responsibilities
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which Respondent knew or had reason know that she was not competent to
perform in one or more of the following manners:
a) Placing one or more fillings in Patient D.B.’s teeth; and/or
b) Treating one or more of Patient D.B/'s teeth with a root canal.
36. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated section
466.028(1)(y).
COUNT IV — PATIENT G.D.
37. Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs 1 through 7
and 21 through 24 as if set forth fully herein.
38. Section 466.028(1)(y) subjects dental radiographers and dental
hygienists to discipline for practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepting and performing professional responsibilities
which the licensee knows or has reason to know that she or he is not
competent to perform.
39. Respondent practiced or offered to practice beyond the scope
permitted by law or accepted and performed professional responsibilities
which Respondent knew or had reason know that she was not competent to
perform in one or more of the following manners:
a) Placing one or more fillings in Patient G.D.’s teeth; and/or
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b) Extracting one or more of Patient G.D.’s teeth.
40. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated section
466.028(1)(y).
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board
enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent
revocation or suspension of Respondent's certificate and license, restriction
of practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of the Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of
fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the
Board deems appropriate.
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FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPUTY CLERK
CLERK — ohngel Bander
DATE
MAR 1 9 2020
PCP: March 13, 2020
Scott A. Rivkees, MD
State Surgeon General
Octavio Simoes-Ponce, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel
Department of Health
Prosecution Services Unit
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
Phone: (850) 558-9902
Fax: (850) 245-4684
Florida Bar # 0096511
Octavio.Simoes-Ponce@fihealth.gov
PCP Members: Claudio Miro, D.D.S., Leonard Britten, D.D.S., and Catherine
Cabanzon, D.H.
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NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted .
in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes,
to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to
present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine
witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued
on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested. A request or petition
for an administrative hearing must be in writing and must be
received by the Department within 21 days from the day
Respondent received the Administrative Complaint, pursuant to
Rule 28-106.111(2), Florida Administrative Code.
If Respondent fails to request a hearing within 21 days of
receipt of this Administrative Complaint, Respondent waives the
right to request a hearing on the facts alleged in this Administrative
Complaint pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(4), Florida Administrative
Code. Any request for an administrative proceeding to challenge or
contest the material facts or charges contained in the
Administrative Complaint must conform to Rule 28-106.2015(5),
Florida Administrative Code.
Please be advised that mediation under Section 120.573,
Florida Statutes, is not available for administrative disputes
involving this agency action.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 20-004763PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Dec. 15, 2020 |
Order Closing Files and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Dec. 14, 2020 |
Respondent, Julio Suarez, D.H. Notice of Withdrawal of Objections Contained within his Election of Rights filed.
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Dec. 09, 2020 |
Petitioner's Notice of Taking Deposition Testimony via Video Teleconference (Sanchez-Urena) filed.
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Dec. 09, 2020 |
Respondent, Alexandra Sanchez-Urena's Notice of Withdrawal of Objections Contained within her Election of Rights (filed in Case No. 20-004764PL).
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Dec. 08, 2020 |
Petitioner's Notice of Taking Deposition Testimony via Video Teleconference (Suarez) filed.
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Dec. 04, 2020 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's Responses to Respondent Alexandra Sanchez-Urena, D.R., D.H.'s, First Request for Production of Documents and Request for Admissions filed.
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Dec. 03, 2020 |
Order Granting Continuance and Rescheduling Hearing by Zoom Conference (hearing set for January 26 and 27, 2021; 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time).
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Dec. 03, 2020 |
Joint Motion for Continuance of the Final Hearing filed.
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Dec. 02, 2020 |
Order on Respondent's Motion to Dismiss or More Properly Motion for Summary Judgment.
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Nov. 30, 2020 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's Response to Respondent's First Request for Production filed.
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Nov. 24, 2020 |
CASE STATUS: Motion Hearing Held. |
Nov. 24, 2020 |
Notice of Filing (Exhibit C) filed.
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Nov. 23, 2020 |
Notice of Appearance (Chad Dunn) filed.
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Nov. 23, 2020 |
Respondent Alexander Sanchez-Urena's Joinder of Co-Respondent Julio Suarez' Motion to Dismiss or More Properly Motion for Summary Judgment (filed in Case No. 20-004764PL).
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Nov. 23, 2020 |
Respondent Alexander Sanchez-Urena's Joinder of Co-Respondent Julio Suarez' Motion to Dismiss or More Properly Motion for Summary Judgment (filed in Case No. 20-004763PL).
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Notice of Court Reporter filed.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Respondent's Notice of Service of Responses to Petitioner's First Set of Requests for Admissions filed.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Respondent's Notice of Service of Answers to Interrogatories Propounded by Petitioner filed.
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Nov. 18, 2020 |
Respondent's Reply to Petitioner's First Set of Requests for Production of Documents filed.
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Nov. 13, 2020 |
Petitioner's Response to Respondent's Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Summary Judgement filed.
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Nov. 10, 2020 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Nov. 10, 2020 |
Notice of Hearing by Zoom Conference (hearing set for December 17 and 18, 2020; 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time).
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Nov. 10, 2020 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 20-4762, 20-4763, 20-4764)
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Nov. 03, 2020 |
Joint Response to Initial Order filed.
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Oct. 27, 2020 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Request for Admissions, First Set of Interrogatories, and First Request for Production of Documents to Respondent filed.
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Oct. 27, 2020 |
Initial Order.
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Oct. 23, 2020 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Oct. 23, 2020 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Oct. 23, 2020 |
Agency referral filed.
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