Four dentists disciplined by state boards in 2026
State boards disciplining dentists for fraud, patient harm, and overdiagnosis. Know your board's enforcement actions.
State dental boards across the United States have taken disciplinary action against four dentists so far in 2026. The actions range from license suspension to permanent revocation of clinical permits, addressing violations including patient harm, fraud involvement, and diagnostic misconduct.
License suspensions and revocations
The Georgia Board of Dentistry suspended the license of Justin Scott, DMD, on March 2, 2026. In Virginia, the state board denied a reinstatement request from a dentist previously convicted of participating in an opioid fraud scheme. Faisal Quereshy, MD, DDS, faced the most severe penalties following a patient death: his anesthesia permit was permanently revoked and his license suspended indefinitely.
Overdiagnosis and scope violations
The Iowa Dental Board sanctioned Jeffrey Rubel, DDS, for allegedly overdiagnosing patients. These disciplinary actions reflect ongoing efforts by state regulators to protect patients and maintain professional standards across different aspects of dental practice, from anesthesia administration to diagnostic accuracy and prescribing practices.
Frequently asked questions
Which state dental boards disciplined dentists in early 2026?
Georgia, Virginia, an unnamed state (Faisal Quereshy's jurisdiction), and Iowa. Georgia suspended Justin Scott's license on March 2. Virginia denied reinstatement for a dentist convicted of opioid fraud. Iowa sanctioned Jeffrey Rubel for overdiagnosis.
What happened to Faisal Quereshy's dental license?
His anesthesia permit was permanently revoked and his license suspended indefinitely following a patient death. Quereshy held both MD and DDS degrees.
What was Jeffrey Rubel sanctioned for?
The Iowa Dental Board sanctioned Jeffrey Rubel, DDS, for allegedly overdiagnosing patients. The specific nature of the sanction (suspension, fine, or other action) was not detailed.
Can dentists convicted of opioid fraud get their license back?
Not automatically. The Virginia Board of Dentistry denied reinstatement for a dentist previously convicted of participating in an opioid fraud scheme, indicating that past fraud convictions are grounds for ongoing license denial.
