A Northland dentist with a string of complaints from patients has been suspended.
The High Court has upheld a New Zealand Dental Council decision to suspend Northland dentist Osvaldo Reyes Gonzalez until he successfully completes a competency programme and an exam.
An interim suspension was enforced on Osvaldo Reyes Gonzalez in July 2014 after the council received complaints from at least 25 patients he had treated at Lumino in Kerikeri.
Complaints included not obtaining adequate patient information, incorrect diagnosis, and not knowing when to refer patients for pain diagnosis, endodontics (specialist treatment for dental pulp issues) and surgery.
In July 2013, Gonzalez moved to New Zealand from Australia where his registration was cancelled in 2001 following convictions for drink-driving, resisting arrest, and assaulting police. He secured re-registration but was only allowed to practise under supervision.