A 22-year-old man posing as a dentist, along with two family members, has been charged for illegally running a dental clinic out of their home in the Czech Republic. For two years, they treated unsuspecting patients in Havlíčkův Brod—extracting teeth, performing root canals, and administering anaesthesia—armed with nothing more than instructions from the internet. The trio, all of whom are related, admitted to operating without a licence and face up to eight years in prison. Police confirmed that the clinic, which functioned without any certified training or approval, generated nearly four million Czech koruna (approximately Rs 1.6 crore or $185,000) in illegal income. “The woman, who worked in the health sector, provided anaesthetics but also other dental material to which she had access, such as fillings, cleaning powder, glue, impression material and much more,” police said in an official statement, BBC reported. While the authorities have not disclosed whether patients filed complaints, all three accused have pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including running an unlicensed business, attempted assault, money laundering, theft, and even drug dealing. Their arrests took place earlier this month following a detailed investigation. The procedures The man reportedly carried out complex dental procedures like root canal treatments, extractions, and the administration of anaesthesia based on guidance sourced online. A 50-year-old woman in the family posed as a nurse, while a 44-year-old man was found to be manufacturing dental prosthetics on-site. Police spokesperson Michaela Lebrová refused to confirm whether the operation was exposed due to patient complaints, choosing instead to focus on the illegality of the setup, BBC reported. The Czech parliament passed legislation last year to ease the hiring of dentists from outside the EU—a move originally intended to fill gaps in the country’s public healthcare system.
