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Claremont is one of Perth's a lot of prized enclaves - a mix of old money, manicured mansions, elite independent schools and families who appear to lead charmed lives.

But behind the clipped hedges and wrought-iron gates of a Spanish-style estate on one of its most exclusive streets, there is a flurry of activity.
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Tradies reoccur, a three-car garage has ended up being a makeshift woodworking workshop and an avoid in the driveway overruns with particles from continuous remodellings.

The residential or commercial property comes from Dr Clara Hurst, a Variety Rover-driving socialite and previous dental professional whose success in the booming world of cosmetic injectables has made her a popular place in Perth's elite circles.

She owns the luxury beauty salon Blanc in nearby Cottesloe, and is a co-founder of the online prescription skincare business The Secret.

But below the polished exterior lies a more uncomfortable story.

David and Clara Hurst are imagined together in better times

Dr Clara Hurst (visualized) is a Range Rover-driving socialite and previous dental expert whose success worldwide of cosmetic injectables has earned her a prominent place in Perth's elite circles

For months, Clara has been preventing calls and emails from as much as 132 clients of her late other half, the disgraced dental expert Dr David Hurst - a male whose professional downfall left a trail of monetary and psychological destruction.

On December 10 in 2015, Dr Hurst dropped dead at Crown Perth casino while Clara and their 2 children were holidaying in Bali.

While the exact circumstances of his death stay confidential, we can expose it is not being dealt with as suspicious.

In the months that followed, the true scale of the damage he left began to surface area.

Before his death, Dr Hurst had siphoned $7.1 million from his oral practice, Perth Dental Rooms, leaving business insolvent. According to the liquidator's report, $4.1 million was withdrawn over simply 18 months, while the clinic created profits of simply $2.7 million in the exact same duration.

By the time administrators were called in, the company owed nearly $4.8 million to financial institutions.

In the instant aftermath of his death, Clara, still in shock and deep in mourning, actioned in as caretaker of the organization.

It was then she revealed a devastating truth her partner had concealed from her: Perth Dental Rooms had been trading insolvent considering that June 2023.

Amanda McQuillan (left) and Annette Young (right) are seen outside Clara Hurst's $6.5 million Claremont home. They are two patients of her late husband, the rogue dental practitioner Dr David Hurst

Amanda (left) and Annette (right) both suffered severe oral pain after distressing events that took location thirty years ago. Dr David Hurst had actually promised them hope - but failed to provide

Dr Clara Hurst keeps the ongoing renovation of her Claremont residential or commercial property (seen here) is being exclusively moneyed by her own means. We do not recommend otherwise

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'I actioned in at a time of crisis to assist his obviously flourishing dental service to continue to operate, directed by professional consultants,' Clara said in a declaration released via a crisis management PR company.

'Both these consultants and myself were surprised to eventually discover business was insolvent.

'As quickly as this ended up being apparent, the service was placed under the control of a registered insolvency specialist,' she added.

Company records reveal that clients had prepaid $2.36 million for oral implants and other expensive treatments - often under pressure.

Dr Hurst had a policy of upfront payment and motivated his clients to access their superannuation to fund treatment. Per ATO rules, early release of very is allowed in limited situations including for oral care on caring grounds.

Many clients who paid tens of countless dollars got just partial treatment before Dr Hurst's sudden death. They were the fortunate ones. Others were entrusted absolutely nothing - or even worse, with work so improperly executed it would need restorative surgical treatment.

While examining this story, I spoke with numerous of Dr Hurst's previous patients. Their accounts of what occurred in his chair were disturbing.

With his business, Hurst Group Pty Ltd, now liquidated, those looking for to recover their losses or fix the damage must lodge neglect claims against the late dental professional's professional indemnity insurance.

But the procedure is not simple. As administrator of her hubby's estate, Clara is the one who must receive and process those claims.

It also emerged throughout the course of my investigation that Dr Hurst had shown up in Australia from the UK with a ruined credibility more than a decade ago.

The dental practitioner, from the Vale of Glamorgan in south-east Wales, had actually received a suspended prison sentence in 2012 after confessing 69 counts of theft totalling ₤ 15,584 (about AU$ 41,225 in today's cash) from Britain's National Health Service.

He moved completely to Australia in 2013 where he relatively had no problem re-registering as a dental practitioner despite his rap sheet in Britain.

On December 10 in 2015, Dr David Hurst dropped dead at Crown Perth casino while his other half Clara and their two children remained in Bali. Clara ended up being caretaker of his organization, Perth Dental Rooms, just to discover it had been trading insolvent considering that June 2023

Amanda McQuillan, 56, from Greenwood in Perth's north, paid Dr Hurst $60,000 from her superannuation for dental implants after enduring a domestic violence occurrence that left her with long-term nerve damage in her teeth.

'I understood from the age of 24 that my teeth were all going to fall out. I raised three children on my own. I couldn't pay for to get my teeth done [then] - they are all grown now.

'I believed, "I'm 56, I have actually still got life in me. I'm going to take the cash out and get my teeth fixed so I'm not advised every morning of what happened to me 30 years earlier."'

Amanda said Dr Hurst was charming and expert at her initial assessment. But at her 2nd appointment, she started to worry.

'During my 2nd appointment when I had my scans he appeared like he 'd had a big night on the booze,' she recalled.

'He looked exhausted, he had not shaved. That's when alarm bells began sounding in my head. What would take place if he wasn't around following my surgical treatment?

'He was stunned when I asked him and he reiterated that would not happen. His receptionist added he was covered by insurance coverage if anything were to occur.'

Dr Hurst at first ensured her the treatment would be completed before Christmas. But the date was pushed to February.

Then, in December, he passed away. Amanda never ever received a single treatment.

Annette Young prior to her messed up dental work at the hands of Dr David Hurst

'This is why I'm so mad. It's eliminated my dream and my opportunity to rid myself of injury,' she told me through tears.

Several previous patients allege they were left with botched dental work that continues to require pricey medical treatment.

Many were further outraged to discover that Clara had transferred $370,000 from her late spouse's estate into her mortgage account. Records reveal the Claremont residential or commercial property brings a shocking $54,000 regular monthly repayment.

Clara, nevertheless, firmly insists the transaction took place before she became conscious of the full scale of her hubby's monetary misbehavior.

'Transactions undertaken on the assumption business was profitable (and with recommendations) prior to the discovery business was insolvent have been reversed,' she said in her declaration.

Another dental practice confirmed Annette's treatment had actually been mishandled which Dr Hurst had actually used low-grade materials from abroad. (Pictured: a scan of her messed up oral work)

'It is incorrect to recommend impropriety and the public reports by the administrator back this up.' We do not suggest otherwise.

Annette Young, 56, from Madora Bay, has actually lived with chronic pain for more than thirty years after a hit-and-run accident left many of her teeth destroyed.

Desperate for relief, she paid Dr Hurst $52,800 for a combination of implants and veneers. Instead, she now has a hard time to consume and deals with consistent discomfort following what she describes as botched oral work.

'He my teeth down that much that I have actually had one [tooth] gotten rid of and one has actually passed away,' Annette said.

'I have also had to spend a further $3,000 on a root canal.

'I've checked out getting them repaired in Bangkok, but that's another huge expenditure and too far from home if any concerns emerge.'

Patients have been advised to submit their insurance coverage claims via a devoted Gmail account handled by Clara. But according to Annette, she and numerous others she is in contact with have yet to receive any action.

She has actually because been forced to remortgage her home, maximizing $30,000 in a desperate effort to repair the damage done to her mouth.

Clara verified she had gotten various 'possible' claims connected to her late spouse's dental practice.

'I can confirm that I have diligently functioned as the administrator in notifying all pertinent celebrations of any potential claim against the estate of my late spouse,' she said.

'I have fantastic sympathy for the patients who have been left neglected after my partner's passing, and I hope that the experts in charge of winding up his service can continue to diligently work to recover worth for them.'

In the instant aftermath of Dr Hurst's death, Clara engaged Aria Dental to deal with numerous of his previous clients who required immediate care.

Aria has not yet been paid for its work. It is now noted as a major lender in the liquidation process, owed $465,858.

Despite the fallout, it stays service as typical at Clara Hurst's high-end center and skincare brand. The only indication of turmoil is the current removal of her Instagram account

Annette said Aria validated her treatment had actually been mishandled which Dr Hurst had utilized low-quality products imported from abroad.

'He placed two screws up leading too close together and hid it with a bridge,' she said.

'Aria Dental removed the screws and re-placed them in the appropriate position.

'It's not even Australian certified. So I have actually paid $52,800 and haven't got a guarantee for anything that's in my mouth.'

Despite the fallout, it remains business as usual at Clara's high-end clinic and skincare brand. The only noticeable sign of upheaval is the recent deactivation of her Instagram account.

She maintains the continuous renovation of her Claremont residential or commercial property is being entirely moneyed by her own ways. We do not recommend otherwise.

'I have actually not received a dollar from the estate of my late spouse, and it appears the estate is currently insolvent,' she stated via her crisis interactions representative.

During my journey to Perth, Clara strove to avoid talking to me. When I called to demand remark, she hung up - and later reported my message for 'spam and abuse' on WhatsApp, resulting in my account being locked.

Days later on, she maintained the services of a public relations firm. I comprehend she and her children are set up to take a trip to Europe in the coming weeks.