Touro College of Dental Medicine is a newer dental medicine school that offers its students state-of-the-art facilities, passionate and highly-credentialed faculty, and a curriculum that focuses extensively on both clinical training and rigorous academics.
It's an ambitious dental student's dream — that is unless the College decides at any point to recommend dismissal.
Dental students have worked incredibly hard to get into dental school in the first place. When their school reacts to mistakes, academic issues, or other relatively minor events with outsized recommendations for permanent discipline, students can get scared quickly.
This makes sense. A dental school dismissal can impact your entire future adversely. (We're not overreacting when we say this: Having a dismissal on your permanent record can make it much more complicated than necessary for you to pursue future education and even your first job within your industry.)
Fortunately, you don't have to handle a potential dismissal from Touro College of Dental Medicine on your own. Instead, you can call upon premier Attorney-Advisor Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team.
Reasons the Touro College of Dental Medicine May Consider Dismissing You
During your school's orientation process, you likely didn't dwell much on the reasons you and your school could part ways.
Yet every school has a list of reasons it can recommend dismissal. This list is included in your school's code of conduct. For example, the Touro College of Dental Medicine's code of conduct is located on the school's website. It details the ways in which a student can (ostensibly) merit dismissal.
These reasons are not limited to but may include:
- Behavioral misconduct, e.g., weapons violence, drug-related offenses, bullying, or hazing
- Sexual misconduct, e.g., anything from stalking to sexual violence
- Academic misconduct, e.g., cheating and plagiarism
Because the Touro College of Dental Medicine is a pre-professional school, students can also receive recommendations for dismissal based on a lack of professionalism. For example, if they seek dual relationships with patients, mishandle patient data, or exhibit poor bedside manners, that can increase their risk of severe disciplinary measures from their school.
Another reason why a student may face dismissal is due to academic issues and concerns. If your educators can allege that you are not progressing in your program as quickly as expected, you could get dismissed. This may not seem fair — it isn't! — but it is a reality.
No matter why your school is recommending dismissal, once your school initiates its disciplinary process, you need to take swift action.
What Do I Do During Touro College of Dental Medicine's Disciplinary Process?
You'll know that the Touro College of Dental Medicine has initiated its disciplinary process when you receive a formal notice in the mail (or, perhaps, via email). This notice should let you know that your school will be starting an investigation surrounding you and your alleged behavior. This notice should also inform you of your school's specific concerns about your behavior.
After you receive this notification, keep an eye out for the following:
- Your school's investigation. Your school will take some time to look into your past behavior of issues or misconduct, review your academic performance, and even speak with your peers and professors.
- A hearing. Your school will invite you to a mandatory hearing to review the evidence in your case.
- A decision. At the end of your hearing, the Touro College of Dental Medicine representatives will come to a decision regarding your responsibility for the allegations in your case.
- A recommendation for sanctions. Finally, your school will determine what will happen next — typically, either a suspension or a dismissal. You should receive this recommendation in writing.
If your school has decided to dismiss you, don't panic. With our team on your side, you'll be well-poised to work towards a good outcome.
What Can I Do After Touro College of Dental Medicine Has Dismissed Me?
Depending on your situation, you may consider pursuing these options:
- Filing an appeal at your school. After your school issues its decision, you'll have a brief window of time to file an appeal to formally ask your school for a lesser sanction. You'll only have one shot and a small amount of time to work with, so you'll need to make your one appeal as strong and persuasive as possible.
- Having the Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team negotiate with your school's Office of General Counsel on your behalf. This type of lawyer-to-lawyer problem-solving consultation often yields great results.
- If neither of the above produces your intended effects, the Lento Law Firm Team can help you file a lawsuit against your school.
Whatever your process of protecting your future from the negative effects of a dental school dismissal entails, the Lento Law Firm is ready to assist.
Touro College of Dental Medicine Students, Call Joseph D. Lento for the Assistance You Require
Dental students have far too much at stake (their entire professional future!) to entertain the thought of a dismissal. Yet dismissals are becoming increasingly common as dental schools fight to protect their academic reputations.
If Touro College of Dental Medicine has decided your alleged conduct (or lack of conduct or lack of progress) merits a dismissal, what do you do?
The most strategic move you can make is to retain the services of Attorney-Advisor Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm Student Defense Team. We have years of experience protecting the futures of students all across the country, as well as in New York State.
Contact our team today by calling 888.535.3686, and we'll schedule a consultation at your earliest convenience. The Student Defense Team will analyze your case and help you determine the best possible steps you can take to work towards a preferred outcome.
