Dentist Accused of Drinking on the Job Back at Work

The Lindenhurst dentist accused by police of drinking on the job is back at work.

A phone message at the office of Robert Garelick indicated the office was open, but asked callers to leave a message as the receptionist was busy helping other patients.

On Monday Suffolk County Police on Monday arrested Garelick - a Melville resident whose practice is located at 152 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst - for allegedly conducting a procedure on a patient while under the influence of alcohol.

Newsday reported Garelick was arraigned on Tuesday on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree reckless endangerment, and was released without bail.

Citing court documents, published reports said a dental assistant working for Garelick told police she smelled alcohol on his breath and that he'd made “major mistakes” during the day, which included injecting a patient with anesthesia on the wrong side of the individual’s mouth.

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• Cops: Lindy Dentist Arrested for Practicing While Drunk

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