A Bramley dentist who left a patient needing seven replacement fillings after years of neglect is being allowed to keep his job, subject to a string of stringent conditions.
* Click here to sign up to free news and sport email alerts from Bramley Today.Ian England, who worked from the Greenhill Dental Surgery in Bramley, failed to provide the woman with 'basic' care for four years and missed serious tooth decay, the General Dental Council heard.
* Click here to become a fan of Bramley Today on Facebook.He did not examine the woman's mouth properly and did not take regular x-rays.
The woman, referred to as Patient A, consulted another dentist who found that seven of her fillings needed replacing. She also needed a new crown and three other fillings.
When she returned to see England a fortnight later in 2007 at the surgery he gave her a clean bill of health.
England, of Dudfleet Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, faced similar charges in relation to a 13-year-old girl, referred to as Patient B, between 1997 and 2008.
He admitted failing to record an infection in the patient's mouth, failing to carry out radiographs, and failing to diagnose the cause of pain or carry out an appropriate assessment.
Panel chairman Robin Heron said England's care 'fell well below' what patients were entitled to. But he said England's problems could be remedied with further training.
The Committee imposed nine conditions on his registration, include working under the close supervision of a mentor.
Mr Heron said they would be in place for a year when England's case would be reviewed again.
England, had admitted failing to record or retain Patient A's records, failing to chart her mouth, failing to record basic examinations, and failing to take radiographs.
He also admitted only a 'part scale and polish' of her teeth.
