Oral surgeon back in court; investigators say youngest victim was 14

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington oral surgeon accused of at least 17 sex crimes against patients as young as 14 years old made his first court appearance today on his newest set of charges.

Michael Lee Hasson appeared in court today via video conference from the New Hanover County Jail.

His new attorney Buddy Allard was in court representing him.

Hasson’s bond remains at $1 million.

Wilmington Police say the alleged incidents happened between 2009 and this year. Investigators say the youngest victim was 14, and the oldest 64.

Police charged Hasson, who owns Wilmington Oral Surgery, last month based on allegations involving four patients. Yesterday they announced 13 more charges.

The NC State Board of Dental Examiners has suspended his license.

Hasson is due back in court in one week.