Everett v. Georgia Board of Dentistry

Carley, Justice.

Appellant-plaintiff is a practicing dentist who was arrested for the following misdemeanors: possession of marijuana; exhibiting pornography to minors; contributing to the delinquency of minors; and, sexual battery. Within a few days of the arrest, appellee-defendant Georgia Board of Dentistry (Board) issued an order which summarily suspended appellant’s license to practice dentistry pending further proceedings. Appellant filed the instant complaint, seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief based upon alleged constitutional and statutory violations committed by the…