Elia v. Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners

OPINION

GERBER, Judge.

This appeal challenges a decision of the Superior Court affirming disciplinary sanctions imposed against James P. Elia, D.D.S. (appellant) by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (the “Board”).

FACTS

Timothy Hoffman consulted with Dr. Elia for treatment of severely eroded teeth. Elia discussed restorative options with Hoffman and suggested a procedure involving root canals, posts and crowns, the best treatment available. Hoffman could not afford this procedure. Elia then offered to fabricate an appliance (“splint”) for the affected teeth.

Elia cemented the splint into…