A dentist accused by Corrections officers and prisoners of using dirty equipment has been cleared.
Three Corrections officers and several patients complained to the New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
The accusations included that he used the same equipment on successive patients, and that he was rough and aggressive.
They claimed the dentist used the same dental equipment on successive patients without sterilisation, or wiped it down placing it on a tray for use with the next patient.
They included patients who were positive for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
The dentist denied any wrongdoing and although he couldn't recall some of the incidents with clarity he gave evidence of his usual practice which was accepted by the Tribunal.
The Tribunal found inconsistencies with the corrections officers' testimonies.
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