Dentist faces multiple disciplinary charges from state board

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 159

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A western Iowa dentist is facing multiple disciplinary charges from state regulators, including negligence and unethical conduct.

The Iowa Dental Board has charged Dr. George William Phelps, 76, of Spencer with negligence in the delegation of duties or supervision of employees, knowingly assisting a person to unlawfully practice the profession, permitting an unlicensed employee to perform activities that require a license, unethical conduct for permitting an unregistered dental assistant to practice without documentation of training …

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