一名自2017年被禁的新西兰牙医因2022年至2023年期间非法行医伤害5名病人而被罚款并失去住所。 A New Zealand dentist, banned since 2017, was fined and lost his home for illegally practicing from 2022 to 2023, harming five patients.

David Zimmerman, 79岁,奥克兰前牙医,自2017年被禁,在2022年12月至2023年9月被判定犯有非法做牙医罪后,被罚款并失去住所。 David Zimmerman, 79, a former Auckland dentist banned since 2017, was fined and lost his home after being found guilty of illegally practicing dentistry from December 2022 to September 2023. 他承认进行了未经授权的程序,包括使用胰岛素注射器和未消毒工具,同时操作无许可证的X光机。 He admitted to performing unauthorized procedures, including using an insulin syringe and unsterilized tools, while operating an unlicensed X-ray machine. 5名病人报告了严重疼痛和持久伤害,促使卫生部展开调查。 Five patients reported severe pain and lasting harm, prompting a Ministry of Health investigation. 他的公司MJ & Sleep治疗中心也对违反辐射安全规定表示认罪。 His company, MJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, also pleaded guilty to radiation safety violations. Paul Murray法官谴责Zimmerman任意无视条例,指出尽管他经济拮据,但罪行是有预谋的。 Judge Paul Murray condemned Zimmerman’s willful disregard for regulations, noting the premeditated nature of the offenses despite his financial hardship. 最后罚款将在出售他的住宅后确定。 A final fine will be determined after the sale of his home.