The state issued a cease and desist letter to Valleygate Dental Surgery Center in Greensboro, NC, after an inspection revealed serious problems with its $2 million renovation project. In July 2025, 2-year-old Er’Mias Mitchell died after experiencing complications during dental surgery. It is not clear whether the renovations would have affected the toddler’s operation or whether he was receiving treatment in any of the now-shuttered rooms, according to the stories. Following the inspection, the state ordered that Valleygate close its three new procedure rooms and three new recovery bays until 23 compliance problems were addressed. The closures only apply to the renovated areas of Valleygate Dental Surgery Center.