LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The fallout from Dr. Michael McKinney’s indictment on evidence tampering charges is continuing to grow, as his license to practice dentistry has now been suspended.

McKinney was indicted Tuesday on seven charges of complicity to tamper with physical evidence related to the murder of Amber Spradlin, along with his son, M.K. McKinney, and Joshua Mullins. M.K. McKinney has also been charged with Spradlin’s murder.

Following the indictment, the Kentucky Board of Dentistry has announced it is opening its own investigation into McKinney.

In a letter to McKinney obtained by Mountain Top News, the Board announced his license is suspended, effective immediately.

A spokesperson for the Board of Dentistry told Mountain Top News the reason for the suspension to “protect the health, safety and welfare of the public” during its investigation. The spokesperson said McKinney’s office may remain open, but he is not allowed to practice dentistry. He said another dentist can practice in the office, and McKinney can perform general business work in the office, but he cannot provide dental care to patients.

McKinney now has 30 days to request an administrative hearing on the suspension.