Dentist barred from treating women alone

A dentist charged with sexual assault has been banned from treating women alone after an alleged attack.

Roger Marcus Frazer Klein, who practices in Knutsford, Cheshire, was disciplined by the General Dental Council (GDC) on August 21, after he was charged with the assault.

The GDC slapped 13 conditions on him for a period of 18 months following August's hearing.

As well as being unable to treat women without a chaperone – unless it is a life-threatening emergency – 41-year-old Mr Klein must keep a log of every consultation he has with a female patient, which must be signed by a chaperone.

He cannot be at his Knutsford dental surgery, Regent Cosmetic Dental Practice, outside of practice hours (except in an emergency), or with fewer than two colleagues there.

Mr Klein, from Ladyacre Close in Lymm, also cannot be alone with any female member of staff at the practice.

‘The committee does consider it necessary in the public interest and for your own protection that an interim order is imposed to ensure that staff and patients are adequately protected and the reputation of the dental profession is maintained,' the GDC said.

Mr Klein must have a temporary workplace supervisor, who is a dental registrant, and who will send written reports to the GDC at least every three months.

He was charged with sexual assault on July 14 by Greater Manchester Police following an alleged assault at a woman's home.

He will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow (17 September ) for a committal hearing.