Fort Worth dental office remained open for months after child's death

Concerned parents are seeking answers after a Fort Worth pediatric dental office remained open for more than three months following the death of a little girl.Those parents unknowingly brought their children to Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth during the 15-week period after 4-year-old Aithana Arriaga died during a routine procedure. The business continued operating until Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill’s arrest on July 15 on reckless injury to a child charges.It remains closed despite a message on the front door suggesting it would reopen soon under the direction of a new dentist.Fort Worth child dies during dental procedureDr. Hemphill, 48, is accused of making multiple egregious mistakes that led to 4-year-old Aithana suffering respiratory distress and ultimately dying during what should have been a simple office procedure.Investigators found Aithana had toxic levels of sedatives in her system and an inappropriate combination of medications, including one that’s been discontinued.On to
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