Dentist removed from register for failings spanning 12 years

Alan William Henry faced 21 charges at a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) hearing relating to the treatment of two patients – and all of them were found to be proven.

It was found that between 2006 and 2014, Mr Henry failed to adequately assess, treat and refer Patient A for her periodontal condition; did not take suitable radiographs from patient A; failed to obtain Patient A’s consent; did not keep either patients’ records up-to-date; prescribed antibiotics without justification on numerous occasions; didn’t prepare adequate treatment plans; and used Periochips rather than other suitable treatments.

A spokesperson from the PCC said, “The committee received expert evidence that Mr Henry’s failures resulted in poor outcomes for patients A and B. In the case of Patient A, there was poor prognosis for her entire dentition and, in the case of Patient B, the loss of six teeth over a relatively short period of time.

“Both patients suffered harm as a result of Mr Henry’s acts and omissions.”