Three family members, including a 22-year-old impersonating a dentist, have been arrested in the Czech Republic for illegally conducting dental procedures based on online guidelines.
Fake Dentist and Family Operate Illegal Dental Clinic in Czech Republic
Fake Dentist and Family Operate Illegal Dental Clinic in Czech Republic
A 22-year-old man and his family face serious charges for conducting dental procedures without proper qualifications in a makeshift clinic.
The trio operated from their home in Havlickuv Brod over the past two years and have been charged with treating dozens of patients, resulting in financial gain and potential harm.
The police have reported that the 22-year-old defendant engaged in complex dental work, such as root canals and tooth extractions, with methods solely derived from internet research. Alongside him were a 50-year-old nurse who provided anesthetics and other dental materials, and a 44-year-old male family member involved with prosthetic devices. All three have admitted to their crimes, including operating without a license and money laundering, which may result in up to eight years of imprisonment.
Though it remains unclear if the patients sought recourse for their treatments, it has come to light that their illegal clinic generated significant income—approximately four million Czech koruna (around £137,827 or $185,500).
The Czech dental community expressed ongoing concern over the prevalence of fake dentists, with the president of the Czech dental chamber, Roman Šmucler, stating that there are consistently multiple cases reported annually. Recent legislative changes aim to facilitate the employment of qualified dentists from outside the EU, perhaps in a bid to curb these unlawful practices.
The police have reported that the 22-year-old defendant engaged in complex dental work, such as root canals and tooth extractions, with methods solely derived from internet research. Alongside him were a 50-year-old nurse who provided anesthetics and other dental materials, and a 44-year-old male family member involved with prosthetic devices. All three have admitted to their crimes, including operating without a license and money laundering, which may result in up to eight years of imprisonment.
Though it remains unclear if the patients sought recourse for their treatments, it has come to light that their illegal clinic generated significant income—approximately four million Czech koruna (around £137,827 or $185,500).
The Czech dental community expressed ongoing concern over the prevalence of fake dentists, with the president of the Czech dental chamber, Roman Šmucler, stating that there are consistently multiple cases reported annually. Recent legislative changes aim to facilitate the employment of qualified dentists from outside the EU, perhaps in a bid to curb these unlawful practices.
