Ohio Dentist Loses DEA Reg: No Fuss, No Hearing
Published Date: 8/28/2026
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Summary
Dr. Thomas Earley from Ohio lost his DEA registration because he no longer has permission to handle controlled substances in his state. He didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA canceled his registration by default. This means he can’t legally prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.
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DEA Registration Revoked for Thomas Earley
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked DEA Certificate of Registration No. AE2384636 issued to Thomas Earley, D.D.S., and denied any pending applications to renew, modify, or add registrations in Ohio. The Order notes his Ohio dental license expired on December 31, 2025, and the revocation is effective September 28, 2026.
State License Required to Maintain DEA Registration
The Order affirms that a practitioner must be authorized by the State where they practice to dispense controlled substances to be eligible for a DEA registration under 21 U.S.C. 823(g)(1) and 824(a)(3). The decision cites that loss or absence of state licensing authority (here, an Ohio dental license expired December 31, 2025) is a basis for DEA suspension or revocation.
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