Three family members face prison time for endangering public health with unauthorized dental work.
Czech Authorities Bust Illegal Dental Operation Run by Unqualified Individuals
Czech Authorities Bust Illegal Dental Operation Run by Unqualified Individuals
Authorities charge trio who operated a makeshift dental clinic using online tutorials.
In Havlickuv Brod, Czech Republic, a makeshift dental clinic run by a 22-year-old man and two family members has been shut down by police after performing unauthorized dental procedures, including root canals and tooth extractions. Operating without a license for two years, the trio operated from their home, utilizing information gleaned from internet sources rather than any formal dental training.
The illegal clinic reportedly treated numerous patients and earned approximately 4 million Czech koruna (around £137,827, or $185,500) during its operation. While the 22-year-old posed as a dentist, a 50-year-old woman, who worked as a nurse, provided anesthesia and essential dental materials. A 44-year-old man assisted by producing prosthetic devices.
All three individuals have acknowledged their guilt regarding a range of charges, including operating an illegal business and money laundering, and they could face up to eight years in prison. As police revealed, there were no public complaints noted against their treatments, raising concerns about patient safety during the illegal procedures.
Roman Šmucler, president of the Czech dental chamber, highlighted the growing issue of unlicensed dental practitioners in the country, noting an average of ten cases reported each year. He mentioned that three new incidents were brought to light in just one day. This follows recent legislation aimed at easing the employment of dentists from outside the European Union in a bid to address dental care shortages in the Czech Republic.
The illegal clinic reportedly treated numerous patients and earned approximately 4 million Czech koruna (around £137,827, or $185,500) during its operation. While the 22-year-old posed as a dentist, a 50-year-old woman, who worked as a nurse, provided anesthesia and essential dental materials. A 44-year-old man assisted by producing prosthetic devices.
All three individuals have acknowledged their guilt regarding a range of charges, including operating an illegal business and money laundering, and they could face up to eight years in prison. As police revealed, there were no public complaints noted against their treatments, raising concerns about patient safety during the illegal procedures.
Roman Šmucler, president of the Czech dental chamber, highlighted the growing issue of unlicensed dental practitioners in the country, noting an average of ten cases reported each year. He mentioned that three new incidents were brought to light in just one day. This follows recent legislation aimed at easing the employment of dentists from outside the European Union in a bid to address dental care shortages in the Czech Republic.
