Ardt v. Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

On July 6, 1989, the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Department) filed a complaint against Edward Ardt, a practicing dentist, alleging that he had violated provisions of the Illinois Dental Practice Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 111, par. 2301 et seq.). Specifically, the Department charged that Ardt had violated sections 23 and 45 of the Act and the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder by using the terms “family dentistry,” “total comfort,” and “quality” in his advertising.

Following an administrative hearing on the charges, Ardt was found to have violated…