Edmonton Dentist to Pay $330,000 After Patient Left with Permanent Brain Damage

A retired Edmonton dentist has to pay $330,000 related to the case of a young girl who suffered permanent brain damage following a dentist appointment nearly two years ago. 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 … Read more

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. Mather is facing five charges related to unprofessional conduct involving eight patients, including Amber Athwal. In September 2016, Athwal — who was four at the time — was rushed to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton after undergoing a … Read more