Amber Athwal
Edmonton dentist has to pay $330,000 after patient left with permanent brain damage
By Kim Smith Reporter
Amber Athwal was four-years-old when she was given anesthesia for a dental procedure in September 2016 with Dr. William Mather. She suffered cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital. Continue reading
Alberta dentist to learn of possible sanctions in Amber Athwal case
The Alberta Dental Association and College will hold a hearing next month to consider possible sanctions against Dr. William Mather. Continue reading
Hearing finds unprofessional conduct on behalf of Alberta dentist in Amber Athwal case
A hearing tribunal has found an Alberta dentist “committed serious breaches of his professional and ethical duties” after a young girl was left with brain damage following a dental procedure in 2016. Continue reading
Hearing for Amber Athwal’s dentist wraps up, tribunal to decide on sanctions
The Alberta Dental Association and College wrapped up a hearing on Tuesday that looked at the actions of a dentist in connection with the hospitalization of a young Edmonton girl after she was sedated at his office. Continue reading
Dentist in Amber Athwal case testifies at hearing Monday
For the first time, Dr. William Mather testified Monday at the Alberta Dental Association and College hearing looking into the case of Amber Athwal. Continue reading
Registered nurse testifies at dental hearing about Amber Athwal case
By Kendra Slugoski Reporter
The registered nurse who monitored Amber Athwal during and after her dental surgery said the little girl stopped breathing while she was in recovery. Continue reading
Edmonton dentist admits to several charges connected to Amber Athwal case
An Edmonton dentist admitted to three charges following an incident left four-year-old Amber Athwal with brain damage after being sedated. Continue reading
Family of Edmonton girl hospitalized after sedation speaks out ahead of dentist’s hearing
A two-week hearing is set to get underway in Alberta’s capital to determine if an Edmonton dentist is guilty of unprofessional conduct after a young patient he sedated was later hospitalized and suffered brain damage. Continue reading
Amber Athwal, ‘the real fighter,’ to be front and centre at Edmonton fundraiser
For the first time since she suffered brain damage during a dentist appointment, Amber Athwal’s family is showing how far she’s come. Continue reading
Alberta dentists no longer allowed single operator sedation
The Alberta Dental Association and College has permanently suspended single operator sedation. Continue reading