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A California dentist is at the center of scrutiny following the tragic death of a 9-year-old girl who passed away shortly after undergoing a routine dental procedure. Dr. Ryan Watkins had previously been placed on probation due to a separate incident involving anesthesia complications, according to official documents.
In 2020, Dr. Watkins faced disciplinary action from the Dental Board of California because of a 2016 case where a 54-year-old man suffered a cardiac arrest during a procedure. This patient, referred to as ‘MK,’ was deemed to be in excellent health before the surgery.
The complaint revealed that Dr. Watkins had engaged in