Dentist Under Fire Over Ads and Past Deaths | Jacksonville News

A Ponte Vedra dentist is facing mounting scrutiny after the death of patient Roy Estes, ruled an accident by authorities—but now Florida’s Health Department is launching a new probe over misleading advertising and alleged medical negligence. The dentist allegedly failed to display his license number online and used deceptive phrases like “best dental implants” and “leading surgeon.” Complicating matters, Estes’ family didn’t know his legal name until after his death, delaying awareness of a prior complaint tied to another fatal case involving Colleen Krause Straw in 2023. That case, still pending with a possible April hearing, accuses the dentist of performing surgery outside proper facilities and neglecting vital monitoring. Despite these allegations, his license remains active with no disciplinary record—and his attorney is challenging the claims, requesting a full-file review before any action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/703901ea6a2562ce