In a startling revelation, Czech police have charged a 22-year-old man, alongside two family members, for operating an illegal dental clinic from their home in Havlickuv Brod. The trio has been accused of treating numerous patients over the past two years, relying solely on online instructions for complex dental procedures, including root canals and tooth extractions.
The pseudosurgeon, who lacked the required qualifications, was found performing these complicated treatments without any professional training or licenses. His family members contributed to the scheme, with a 50-year-old woman providing anesthesia and dental materials, while a 44-year-old man manufactured prosthetic devices for the operation.
All three have admitted to multiple charges, facing potential prison sentences of up to eight years. Despite the severity of the situation, there have been no reported complaints from the patients who received treatment. The illegal clinic reportedly generated around four million Czech koruna (approximately £137,827 or $185,500).
Czech police spokesperson Michaela Lebrova refrained from revealing whether their actions against the trio were initiated by patient complaints. The scope of the problem is highlighted by the Czech dental chamber president, Roman Šmucler, who noted an average of ten fake dentist cases reported annually, emphasizing an alarming prevalence of such incidents within the country.
In response to a growing need for legitimate dental care, the Czech parliament recently approved a bill aimed at facilitating the employment of dentists from non-EU nations.
The pseudosurgeon, who lacked the required qualifications, was found performing these complicated treatments without any professional training or licenses. His family members contributed to the scheme, with a 50-year-old woman providing anesthesia and dental materials, while a 44-year-old man manufactured prosthetic devices for the operation.
All three have admitted to multiple charges, facing potential prison sentences of up to eight years. Despite the severity of the situation, there have been no reported complaints from the patients who received treatment. The illegal clinic reportedly generated around four million Czech koruna (approximately £137,827 or $185,500).
Czech police spokesperson Michaela Lebrova refrained from revealing whether their actions against the trio were initiated by patient complaints. The scope of the problem is highlighted by the Czech dental chamber president, Roman Šmucler, who noted an average of ten fake dentist cases reported annually, emphasizing an alarming prevalence of such incidents within the country.
In response to a growing need for legitimate dental care, the Czech parliament recently approved a bill aimed at facilitating the employment of dentists from non-EU nations.
