Charges against Lewes dentist dropped

Delaware Department of Justice has dropped its offensive touching case against Lewes dentist Dr. Bruce Fisher in Sussex County Family Court.

Jason Miller, spokesman for the Department of Justice, said the charges were dropped because of insufficient evidence before trial. He said the department had no further comment at this time.

Fisher, 44, was arrested March 9 after he allegedly covered the mouth of an 8-year old and told him to shut up. Police said the child was at Fisher’s First State Oral Surgery for a medical procedure and began screaming after the procedure was finished. A family member was in the room and reported Fisher to Delaware State Police.

Fisher was charged with offensive touching and released on $500 unsecured bail. Fisher did not respond to calls for comment.

The state Division of Professional Regulation and the American Dental Association also did not respond to calls for comment.