Man Arrested For Practicing Dentistry Without A License

A North Carolina man was recently arrested and charged with practicing dentistry without a license. Each state has specific licensing procedures and criteria for individuals who wish to provide certain professional services such as dentistry and medicine. These criteria often require the individual to complete specific educational courses and refrain from engaging in practices that are unethical or potentially harmful to the general public.

As a general rule, individuals who are not fit to provide medical or dental services will not be issued a license. In certain cases, licenses may also be revoked for failing to act in accordance with state issued regulations and safety precautions. Receiving medical or dental services from an individual who is not qualified to hold a professional license could result in injury, botched procedures or even death.

According to reports, Alejandro Mendoza had been engaging in the unauthorized practice of dentistry and dispensing medication without a license. It is alleged that the man ordered and received Lidocaine on several occasions for the purpose of dispensing it to his patients. Since Mendoza was unlicensed, it is likely that he used fraudulent practices to obtain the prescription medications.

If you have received treatment from an unlicensed practitioner who held himself out as a bona fide medical professional, you may have a legal claim for medical malpractice. The best way to determine whether you may have a valid claim for medical malpractice is to contact a Virginia medical malpractice attorney who has years of experience handling these types of cases. A Virginia medical malpractice attorney can evaluate your case and provide you with guidance if you wish to pursue a legal remedy.