Executive director Debra Shaffer-Kugel and general counsel Melanie Bernstein Chapman were terminated by Gov. Steve Sisolak for “displaying a lack of oversight and accountability.”
An investigation by the Review-Journal found that the board members failed to revoke licenses of dentists accused of injuring patients. Additionally, board members were accused of conflicts of interest and failing to follow open meeting regulations.
Board members did not return the Review-Journal’s request of comment.
When Gov. Sisolak was questioned about why the board members continued to serve, he said, “We’re working on appointments to the dental board. We should have something done pretty quickly,” according to the Review-Journal.
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