Florida woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry

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A Florida woman has been arrested and accused of practicing dentistry without a license, NBC News Channel 8 reported Aug. 22. 

Emely Martinez had been advertising and operating a dental business without a license, according to Pinellas Park police.

Investigators learned of the business after multiple victims came forward in June. Most of the complaints were related to veneer implants.

Ms. Martinez was charged with two counts of practicing dentistry without an active license, scheme to defraud (less than $2,000) and unlawful possession of personal identification of another, the report said.

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