2-Year-Old Dies After Dental Surgery Complications in Greensboro

Er'mias Mitchell, a two-year-old boy from Greensboro, North Carolina, tragically died after experiencing complications during a routine dental procedure at the Valleygate Dental Surgery Center. His parents reported that Er'mias was healthy and had passed all pre-surgery checks before the procedure, but nurses later informed them his lung had collapsed, and he was transported by ambulance to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The family was not informed of his condition until he was already en route to the hospital, and they were not allowed to accompany him in the ambulance, leading to accusations that the surgery center failed to provide proper treatment and communication. Er'mias was described by his father as a joyful, loving child and a "miracle baby," making the loss particularly devastating for his mother, who had previously faced pregnancy complications. The Valleygate Dental Surgery Center issued a statement expressing condolences and noted that complications, though rare, can occur unexpectedly even under controlled circumstances. The Greensboro Police Department and North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners are investigating the incident.