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Judge Denies Name Suppression for Suspended Dentist Goldenberg

11/20/2025

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In March 2023, the practicing certificate of dentist Goldenberg was suspended amid an investigation in New Zealand.
Goldenberg's practice was liquidated in April 2024.
On November 20, 2025, Judge Kevin Muir denied Goldenberg's request for name suppression, saying the public has a right to know.
Goldenberg argued the charges were inaccurate and sought anonymity until he could testify, but the judge found no evidence of extreme hardship from naming.

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Story summary

In March 2023, the practicing certificate of dentist Goldenberg was suspended amid an investigation in New Zealand.
Goldenberg's practice was liquidated in April 2024.
On November 20, 2025, Judge Kevin Muir denied Goldenberg's request for name suppression, saying the public has a right to know.
Goldenberg argued the charges were inaccurate and sought anonymity until he could testify, but the judge found no evidence of extreme hardship from naming.