AUGUSTA — More than a decade ago in South Dakota, a state professional standards board suspended an eye doctor’s license because he falsified patients’ records. Dr. John Huff appealed the panel’s decision, which concluded he was “dishonorable, unethical and unprofessional,” hoping a court would overturn the move. His case led to a ruling that legal […]
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Case falters against controversial dentist Jan Kippax
AUGUSTA — The state’s case against Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax is on the verge of collapse. In a stunning move Saturday, the Maine Board of Dental Practice agreed to hit the brakes on a hearing into his competence and professionalism as it weighs the distinct possibility that the Attorney General’s Office didn’t manage to […]
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MaineCare bars payments to Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax
AUGUSTA — At a hearing where a Lewiston oral surgeon is fighting to keep his license in the face of allegations of incompetence and a lack of professionalism, Dr. Jan Kippax said Friday he’s no longer allowed to treat patients on MaineCare. During six hours on the stand, Kippax said that because about half of […]
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Kippax attorney says state's case against Lewiston dentist is 'poor'
Dr. Jan Kippax attends a hearing before the Maine Board of Dental Examiners in Augusta at the end of September. AUGUSTA — For Dr. Jan Kippax, it all comes down to five cases. Though the oral surgeon has treated about 97,000 patients during his more than a quarter-century in Lewiston, the Maine Board of Dental […]
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Under oath, Kippax denies charges of dental misconduct
AUGUSTA — Called to testify in a case that may decide his professional future, Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax offered a careful and unbudging defense against state charges that he acted unprofessionally in cases involving five patients who spoke before him in the first two days of what may be a lengthy hearing. After 10 […]
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Jan Kippax fights for his dental license in state hearing
Dr. Jan Kippax attends a hearing before the Maine Board of Dental Examiners in Augusta on Friday. AUGUSTA — Catherine Clavet of Danville told a state dental panel Friday that when she went to a Lewiston oral surgeon 13 months ago, she wound up screaming in pain for half an hour or more while she […]
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Kippax's lawyer calls dental panel biased as hearing gets underway
Maine Board of Dental Practice at a recent meeting. AUGUSTA — On the eve of a hearing that may determine whether Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax is allowed to continue to practice, his lawyer issued a blistering attack on the state oversight board that will determine the dentist’s fate. The Maine Board of Dental Practice, […]
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Dental oversight panel schedules Kippax hearing
AUGUSTA — The Maine Board of Dental Practice has scheduled a hearing Friday, Sept. 29, on whether Dr. Jan Kippax should be allowed to practice in Maine. The board suspended the Lewiston oral surgeon’s license last winter and issued a preliminary finding that he had “put the health and safety of his patients and staff […]
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Jan Kippax may face dental license hearing soon
AUGUSTA — The long-delayed hearing about whether Lewiston oral surgeon Jan Kippax should retain his license to practice dentistry is likely to take place in the next few months. The hearing officer in the case, Mark Terison, told members of the Maine Board of Dental Practice on Friday that he hopes to hear the case […]
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Jan Kippax reopens Lewiston dental office
LEWISTON — A colorful yellow flag out front of Androscoggin Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery’s office in an old house on Main Street on Wednesday simply said, “OPEN.” Out on the curb, a sign with white letters on a red background, said, “TOOTH PAIN? STOP IN!” The other side of the sign promised “Wisdom Tooth Removal.” […]