Texas State Dental Board Compliance & Defense
Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D., represents dental professionals before the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, the state agency which governs and enforces the Texas state law applicable to dentists. Dr. Shepherd has successfully represented numerous dentists in a variety of TSBDE administrative settlement conferences, hearings and appeals.An increase in the number complaints against dentists in Texas has caused a marked rise in investigations, disciplinary actions, and sanctions. Further, obtaining or maintaining a dental license with a disciplinary history or criminal conviction on one's record is an uphill battle, and should not be handled or fought without effective legal representation.
The most commonly pursued grounds for disciplinary action against a Texas dentist include the following:
- Standard of Care Violations
- Failure to Keep and Maintain Adequate Records
- Self or Over Prescribing
- Prescribing for Non-Dental Purposes
- Chemical Dependency
- Failure to Comply with CE Requirements
- Failure to Timely pay Licensure Fees
- The Conviction of a Criminal Offense
- Unprofessional Conduct
- Other Conduct Likely to Deceive or Defraud the Public
Whether you are facing initial licensing concerns, a patient complaint investigation, or if you are the subject of a pending or final disciplinary action, Boyd W. Shepherd, D.D.S., J.D., can advocate for you in an effective yet diplomatic manner.
