Here are three key points:
1. Jesus Bernal, DC, faces three to 25 years in prison for allowing Maria Hernandez, an unlicensed dentist, to practice in his clinic.
2. Ms. Hernandez allegedly worked in a makeshift dental office. She faces criminal charges; however, investigators believe she is in Mexico.
3. Dr. Bernal was convicted of fraudulent schemes and artifices, money laundering, practicing dentistry without a license, conspiracy and illegal control of an enterprise.
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