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Unlicensed dentist saw patients at Sharpstown apartment, police say

  • Mar 5

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  • Sep 23, 2025

9-year-old dies after dental procedure with anesthesia in SoCal

  • Apr 1, 2025

Unlicensed dentist arrested after breaking patient's teeth, police say

  • Mar 25, 2025

Houston dentist arrested with 107 canisters of 'laughing gas' in car

  • Feb 11, 2025

Katy woman posing as dentist charged with practicing without a license

  • Oct 24, 2024

Katy woman accused of running dentistry without license, records show

  • Sep 27, 2024

$75K bond for Houston woman accused of performing illegal dental acts

  • Sep 20, 2024

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Unlicensed dentist saw patients at Sharpstown apartment, police say

  • Mar 5
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Katy woman posing as dentist charged after allegedly providing 'botched' surgeries without license

  • Oct 24, 2024
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$75K bond for Houston woman accused of performing illegal dental acts

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Houston woman arrested for allegedly performing illegal dental services in her home

  • Sep 19, 2024
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Woman arrested for allegedly performing unlicensed dental services in her NW Houston home

  • Sep 19, 2024
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Houston dentist gets 10 years for $6M Medicaid fraud scheme

  • Jun 27, 2024
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How neglecting dental hygiene could potentially harm your cardiovascular strength

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Latest Stories

Houston woman arrested for allegedly performing illegal dental services in her home: 'Very alarming'

The 37-year-old is facing charges after investigators found her in her home doing a cleaning inside what looked like a dentist's office set up in a bedroom.

  • Sep 19, 2024

Houston-area dentist sentenced to 10 years for $6.8M Medicaid fraud scheme

In addition, records stated the dentist illegally employed his son, who is unlicensed, and allowed him to provide services to Medicaid-insured patients without a licensed dentist present.

  • Jun 27, 2024

Experts say the earlier you schedule a dental appointment, the better you cut risk of heart disease

February is "Heart Health" month and ABC13 teaches you how to reduce your risk of heart disease, starting with your dental well-being. Think mouthwash and brushing are enough? Here is why experts say it's not.

  • Feb 23, 2024

Banging similar to remodeling heard in alleged unlicensed dental office, neighboring doctor says

Houston police were led to two men due to a patient's outcry about one of them. One of the "dentists" claimed to have treated patients as referrals.

  • Dec 6, 2023

How are dental, overall health related? Oral bacteria may increase risks for diabetes, preterm birth

Most Americans admit that we don't do the basics regularly. We may want to re-think that since the National Institutes of Health reported that poor oral health increases our risk of several types of cancers.

  • Sep 15, 2023