A Lewiston dentist whose license was suspended due to multiple complaints could resume practice this week. A disciplinary hearing has been postponed till after the suspension expires.
Dr. Jan Kippax received an emergency license suspension in February after
the Maine Board of Dental Practice received complaints that Kippax allegedly extracted the wrong teeth, continued with painful procedures despite distress from patients, and physically restrained patients against their will.
That emergency suspension only lasts for 30 days — through March 17. An initial hearing was scheduled for March 10, but it’s postponed till mid-April. That leaves a window open for Kippax to resume his practice.
Kippax’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment, and the Board of
Dental Practice says it can’t comment on pending cases.
But in the Board’s preliminary findings, it found that Kippax has a
demonstrated lack of skill, empathy, and respect for patients.
The Board concluded that if Kippax were allowed to co
