In today’s world, where everything is just a click away, a 22-year-old man in the Czech Republic reportedly used online information to perform dental procedures without any formal education. What followed was a two-year-long illegal practice that allegedly put dozens of patients at risk.
No License, No Degree—Just the Internet
He wasn’t working alone. For over two years, the man, along with two of his family members, ran an unlicensed clinic out of their home in Havlíčkův Brod. None of them had the required qualifications or approvals. All they had were tutorials from the internet.
The young man is said to have performed complicated dental procedures, including tooth extractions, root canals, and even administering anesthesia. A 50-year-old woman related to him, who had a background in healthcare, posed as a nurse and provided the required materials. Meanwhile, a 44-year-old man manufactured dental prosthetics right in front of the patients.
According to police, “the woman who worked in the health sector provided anesthetics, but also other dental material to which she had access, such as fillings, cleaning powder, glue, impression material, and much more.”
Arrested After Two Years
The police arrested all three earlier this month. Officials confirmed that the clinic operated without any certification or training and generated nearly 4 million Czech Koruna—approximately ₹1.6 crore or $185,000—in illegal income.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the case came to light through patient complaints or some other trigger. The trio now faces multiple charges, including operating an unlicensed business, money laundering, theft, attempted assault, and drug dealing. They may be sentenced to as much as eight years in prison if found guilty.
Not the Only One
President of the Czech Dental Chamber, Roman Smucler, told Czech media outlet Radiožurnál,
I have two more submissions today. So today there are three cases in the Czech Republic.Roman Smucler, President of the Czech Dental Chamber
He added that on average, around 10 fake dentists are reported annually in the country.
Interestingly, the Czech Parliament passed a bill last year allowing dentists from outside the EU to work in the country to fill staffing gaps in the public healthcare system.
What It Shows
Cases like this raise serious concerns about patient safety and the ease with which people can impersonate medical professionals. They highlight the need for stricter regulation, better verification, and tighter enforcement—not just for practitioners, but also for platforms that share medical information online.
(Input From Various Sources)
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