Czech police have charged a 22-year-old man and his two family members for running an illegal dental clinic without proper qualifications, using online resources to perform complex dental procedures on dozens of patients. They face serious charges, including operating without a license and money laundering.
Czech Family Operated Illegal Dental Clinic Using Online Instructions
Czech Family Operated Illegal Dental Clinic Using Online Instructions
A 22-year-old fake dentist and his family conducted unauthorized dental treatments and charged patients, raising concerns over public health and safety.
A 22-year-old man posing as a dentist, along with two family assistants, has been charged by Czech police for conducting unauthorized dental treatments out of their home clinic in Havlickuv Brod. The trio allegedly provided various dental services—including root canals and tooth extractions—relying solely on information sourced online rather than any formal training or expertise. Their clinic operated illegally for two years, reportedly making around four million Czech koruna (£137,827, $185,500).
The police confirmed that the man, without the necessary professional qualifications, extracted teeth and applied anaesthesia, while a 50-year-old woman, who had some experience as a nurse, supplied anaesthetic and dental materials. The 44-year-old male assistant assisted in creating dental prosthetics. Though all three have admitted guilt, police have not disclosed whether any patients suffered adverse effects from their treatments.
The incident has raised alarms within the Czech dental community. Roman Šmucler, president of the Czech dental chamber, stated that approximately ten cases of unauthorized dental practices are reported each year in the country, and he highlighted the growing problem of faux dentists in the region. Recently, there has been legislative progress aimed at easing the employment of dentists from non-EU countries, which may address staffing shortages within the legitimate dental profession.
All three suspects face multiple charges, including operating an illegal business, money laundering, attempted assault, drug dealing, and theft, and could potentially receive up to eight years in prison. The case emphasizes ongoing concerns regarding public health and safety in light of unregulated medical practices.
