HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials suspended the license of a dentist pending a comprehensive review of his practice after finding he didn't properly care for two patients, including a woman who died in February.

The State Dental Commission also voted Wednesday to permanently ban Dr. Rashmi Patel from performing conscious sedation and to place him on five years of probation if his license is restored.

Patel, who has offices in Enfield and Torrington, denied wrongdoing. His lawyer said the charges should have been dropped.

State officials say Patel violated care standards when treating 64-year-old Judith Gan of Ellington, who died after being placed under conscious sedation to have 20 teeth extracted at his Enfield office.

Officials said Patel failed to respond appropriately when Gan's oxygen levels dropped and should not have planned so many procedures on her in one office visit.