Czech Family Faces Charges for Illegal Dentistry After Online Research

In a shocking case, Czech authorities have charged a 22-year-old man and two family members with illegal dental practices after they operated an unauthorized clinic from their home in Havlickuv Brod, treating numerous patients with procedures based on online guidance.

The trio was revealed to be administering complex dental treatments, including root canals and tooth extractions, without any formal training or licensing. Over the past two years, the family allegedly earned around four million Czech koruna (approximately £137,827, $185,500) by operating this underground clinic.

The fake dentist, who is currently awaiting sentencing, was charged alongside his family members, including a 50-year-old woman who worked as a nurse and a 44-year-old man who created prosthetic devices. Authorities reported that the woman provided not only anesthetics but also essential dental materials while the younger man performed intricate procedures, all while lacking necessary professional knowledge.

Despite the severity of the charges that include money laundering, attempted assault, and unauthorized medical practices, no complaints from the patients who frequented the illegal clinic have been disclosed. Police spokeswoman Michaela Lebrova did not elaborate on whether patient complaints prompted the investigation.

Roman Šmucler, the president of the Czech dental chamber, noted that his organization sees an average of ten cases of fraudulent dentists reported annually, stressing the importance of professional accreditation in the field. The Czech government has taken steps to address these issues, recently passing legislation aimed at streamlining the employment of dentists from non-EU countries while maintaining safety standards for patients.