CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa Dental Board sanctioned a dentist it found repeatedly diagnosed patients with severe periodontal disease when they were actually healthy.
In a final order approved in January, the Dental Board accused Jeffrey Rubel of overdiagnosing at least 11 patients.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums and bone that support the teeth and can lead to bad breath, bleeding gums and lost teeth. Overdiagnosing can lead to unnecessary treatments costing patients and insurance companies thousands of dollars…