A 2-year-old Greensboro boy who died July 17 at Valleygate Dental Surgery Center had not had any dental procedures before experiencing a fatal medical emergency, the N.C. State Board of Dental Examiners said Tuesday.

The cause of death for Er’Mias Mitchell has not been determined. His death is the subject of separate N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Greensboro Police Department investigations.

The dental board said in Tuesday's statement that its investigative panel concluded that "no dentist or other dental personnel were involved in the administration of any anesthesia or sedation to the patient."

"Rather, these services were performed by other licensed medical providers.

"The board understands that the investigation of those providers by other agencies may be ongoing

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