Dentist linked to child’s death had prior patient safety violation

A California dentist, Dr. Ryan Watkins, was previously placed on probation for unprofessional conduct after a patient suffered cardiac arrest during a procedure in 2016. Following the recent death of 9-year-old Silvanna Moreno after a dental surgery, Watkins claimed the incident was accidental due to a pre-existing condition, asserting adherence to safety protocols.

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