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up to revocation. What often shapes the outcome is the mitigation you can show. Here is the range and how to prepare. This is general information, not legal advice.<\/p>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"takeaways wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Most cases resolve by a Consent Order and Stipulation negotiated at a compliance conference; contested cases go to a hearing.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Sanctions are imposed by a Disciplinary Subcommittee &mdash; three professional members and two public members &mdash; and a sanction requires at least one public member&rsquo;s vote.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Under MCL 333.16226, sanctions include reprimand, fine, probation, limitation, suspension, revocation, restitution, and required education or treatment.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Fines can reach $250,000 for a negligence or unprofessional-conduct violation, with a mandatory minimum where a patient dies.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The Subcommittee&rsquo;s decision is final; appeals go directly to the Michigan Court of Appeals.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"body wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Consent order or contested hearing?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Most Michigan cases resolve one of two ways. In a <strong>Consent Order and Stipulation<\/strong>, negotiated at the compliance conference, you agree to the stated facts, violations, and sanctions &mdash; and, in signing, you waive the right to require LARA to prove the charges by evidence at a hearing. The agreement must be approved by the Disciplinary Subcommittee, and it becomes a public record. Alternatively, you can contest the charges at a hearing before a hearings examiner, whose recommended findings go to the Subcommittee for decision.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>Who actually decides &mdash; the Disciplinary Subcommittee<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The body that decides the outcome is the <strong>Disciplinary Subcommittee<\/strong>: three professional members of the Board (the chair excluded) and two public members. A finding that a violation exists requires a majority vote, and &mdash; a distinctive Michigan safeguard &mdash; a decision on the sanction requires the affirmative vote of at least one of the public members. The Subcommittee&rsquo;s determination is final; the full Board takes no direct role, though LARA may act if it concludes a Subcommittee&rsquo;s action fails to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>The range of sanctions (MCL 333.16226)<\/h2>\r\n    <p>After finding a violation, the Subcommittee may impose one or more sanctions for each violation under MCL 333.16226:<\/p>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li><strong>Reprimand<\/strong> &mdash; a formal disciplinary finding.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Fine<\/strong> &mdash; a monetary penalty (see the limits below).<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Probation or limitation<\/strong> &mdash; continued practice under conditions or with a restricted scope.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Required education, training, treatment, or a competence examination<\/strong> &mdash; often attached to other sanctions.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Restitution<\/strong> &mdash; repayment where appropriate.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>Suspension or revocation<\/strong> &mdash; halting or ending the license.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <h2>How large can a fine be?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Michigan&rsquo;s fines are among the steepest in the country. For a violation of MCL 333.16221(a) or (b) &mdash; broadly, negligence, incompetence, or unprofessional conduct &mdash; the Subcommittee may impose a fine of up to <strong>$250,000<\/strong>, and it <em>must<\/em> impose a fine of at least $25,000 where the violation results in the death of one or more patients. Permanent revocation is mandatory for certain criminal and sexual-misconduct violations; otherwise it generally requires a finding of a pattern of intentional fraud or deceit for personal financial gain that harmed patients.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>The Health Professionals Recovery Program<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Where the underlying issue is substance use or a mental-health condition affecting practice, Michigan&rsquo;s <strong>Health Professionals Recovery Program<\/strong> (HPRP) offers a confidential monitoring route that can be an alternative to, or a component of, discipline. As in other states, engaging early &mdash; before the matter forces the Subcommittee&rsquo;s hand &mdash; tends to produce better outcomes.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>Building a mitigation record<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Because the Subcommittee routinely folds education and conditions into its orders, what you do before disposition matters &mdash; especially in a consent-order negotiation. Completing structured courses on <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/medical-ethics-course\/\">ethical standards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/insight-for-fitness-to-practice\/\">insight<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/remediation-for-fitness-to-practise\/\">remediation<\/a> produces a dated certificate you can attach to your answer or settlement. It will not resolve a case on its own, but it turns &ldquo;I understand&rdquo; into documented, verifiable evidence of insight and remediation &mdash; the kind of mitigation that shapes a Consent Order and Stipulation.<\/p>\r\n    <h2>Appeals and the public record<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The Disciplinary Subcommittee&rsquo;s determination is final, and a dentist who disputes it may appeal <strong>directly to the Michigan Court of Appeals<\/strong>. Final disciplinary decisions are published on LARA&rsquo;s public website, and a licensee who is reprimanded, fined, placed on probation, or ordered to pay restitution must notify any employer and any hospital where they practice within 10 days of the final order. This article is general information, not legal advice; a dentist facing action should consult experienced Michigan license-defense counsel. If you are earlier in the process, start with <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/dentists\/michigan\/complaints\/\">how complaints are handled<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/dentists\/michigan\/investigation\/\">how long an investigation takes<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"courses wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Related courses<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"intro\">The Subcommittee weighs insight and remediation, and often requires education. These courses produce a dated certificate you can submit with your response or consent order:<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"clist\">\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/remediation-for-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span class=\"cn\">Remediation for Fitness to Practise<\/span><svg class=\"arw\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/reflection-for-fitness-to-practise\/\"><span class=\"cn\">Reflection for Fitness to Practise<\/span><svg class=\"arw\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/insight-for-fitness-to-practice\/\"><span class=\"cn\">Insight for Fitness to Practise<\/span><svg class=\"arw\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"ccard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/courses\/professionalism-and-professional-standards-for-dentists-and-dental-professionals\/\"><span class=\"cn\">Professionalism and Professional Standards for Dentists<\/span><svg class=\"arw\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"caveat\">These are structured ethics and professional-development courses that issue a certificate of completion &mdash; they are not accredited continuing education (CE), and completion does not resolve a Board matter. Their value is as documented evidence of insight, reflection, and remediation, which the Board\u2019s disciplinary subcommittee weighs in mitigation when deciding an outcome.<\/p>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"siblings wrap\">\r\n    <h2>More on Michigan dental discipline<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"slist\">\r\n      <a class=\"scard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/how-the-michigan-board-of-dentistry-lara-handles-complaints-against-dentists\/\">How the Michigan Board of Dentistry (LARA) handles complaints against dentists<\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"scard\" href=\"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/how-long-does-a-michigan-board-of-dentistry-investigation-take\/\">How long does a Michigan Board of Dentistry investigation take?<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"faq wrap\">\r\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"fitem\">\r\n      <button class=\"fq\" onclick=\"hecTF(this)\"><span>Who decides the sanction in a Michigan dental case?<\/span><svg class=\"ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"fa\"><div class=\"fa-in\">A Disciplinary Subcommittee &mdash; three professional Board members and two public members. A finding of a violation requires a majority vote, and a sanction requires the affirmative vote of at least one public member.<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fitem\">\r\n      <button class=\"fq\" onclick=\"hecTF(this)\"><span>What is a Consent Order and Stipulation?<\/span><svg class=\"ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"fa\"><div class=\"fa-in\">It is a negotiated settlement in which you agree to the stated facts, violations, and sanctions and waive the right to make LARA prove the charges at a hearing. It must be approved by the Disciplinary Subcommittee and becomes a public record.<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fitem\">\r\n      <button class=\"fq\" onclick=\"hecTF(this)\"><span>What sanctions can a Michigan dentist face?<\/span><svg class=\"ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"fa\"><div class=\"fa-in\">Under MCL 333.16226: reprimand, fine, probation, limitation, required education or treatment, restitution, suspension, and revocation. One or more may be imposed for each violation.<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fitem\">\r\n      <button class=\"fq\" onclick=\"hecTF(this)\"><span>How large can a fine be?<\/span><svg class=\"ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"fa\"><div class=\"fa-in\">For a negligence, incompetence, or unprofessional-conduct violation, the Subcommittee may impose a fine of up to $250,000, and must impose at least $25,000 where the violation results in a patient&rsquo;s death.<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fitem\">\r\n      <button class=\"fq\" onclick=\"hecTF(this)\"><span>What is the Health Professionals Recovery Program?<\/span><svg class=\"ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"fa\"><div class=\"fa-in\">The HPRP is a confidential monitoring program for licensees whose issue involves substance use or a mental-health condition. It can serve as an alternative to, or a component of, discipline.<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"fitem\">\r\n      <button class=\"fq\" onclick=\"hecTF(this)\"><span>Can I appeal a disciplinary decision?<\/span><svg class=\"ic\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"5\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"19\"\/><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"fa\"><div class=\"fa-in\">Yes. The Disciplinary Subcommittee&rsquo;s determination is final, and a dentist who disputes it may appeal directly to the Michigan Court of Appeals.<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Article\", \"headline\": \"Michigan dentist discipline: from consent order to license suspension\", \"description\": \"Michigan dentist discipline explained: the consent order, the Disciplinary Subcommittee, sanctions and fines under MCL 333.16226, HPRP, and appeals.\", \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Dr Shehzad Iqbal\", \"jobTitle\": \"Clinician; MRCS, MRCGP, PG Cert Healthcare Law & Ethics (University of Dundee)\"}, \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Healthcare Ethics Courses\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/\"}, \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-01\", \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\"@type\": \"WebPage\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/dentists\/michigan\/discipline\/\"}, \"about\": \"Michigan Board of Dentistry (LARA)\", \"inLanguage\": \"en-US\"}<\/script>\r\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\", \"itemListElement\": [{\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/\"}, {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Knowledge & Support\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/\"}, {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Michigan Dentists\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/dentists\/michigan\/\"}, {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 4, \"name\": \"Michigan dentist discipline: from consent order to license suspension\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/healthcareethicscourses.com\/us\/knowledge-support\/dentists\/michigan\/discipline\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who decides the sanction in a Michigan dental case?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A Disciplinary Subcommittee \u2014 three professional Board members and two public members. 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