Dr. X: the consequences of untreated addiction.
The following case example shows the difficulty dentists face when their alcohol or drug dependence causes them to violate laws or the Dental Practice Act. In this case, the dentist is charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and is in possession of inappropriately prescribed medications.
Lyon
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland at Baltimore 21201, USA.
D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003815:Dentists / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D008005:Licensure, Dental; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D011363:Professional Impairment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*