State board suspends license for oral surgeon accused of sexually abusing patients

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The NC State Board of Dental Examiners has suspended the license for the oral surgeon who is facing sex crime charges.

According to the order summary, “this action is being taken based on documents and information obtained during the Board’s investigation demonstrating there exists probable cause to believe that Respondent has engaged in criminal activity causing harm to patients during treatment.”

Michael Lee Hasson, 55, an oral surgeon at Wilmington Oral Surgery, is charged with three counts of sexual battery and one count second degree forcible sex offense.

Wilmington Police say Hasson is accused of sexually abusing at least four of his patients while they were under anesthesia.

The patients, all female, range in age between 17 and 21.

Hasson must cease practicing dentistry and surrender his license, current renewal certificate, and general anesthesia permit pending further order of the board, according to the document.

Hasson has posted a $600,000 bond and is out of jail.