$2 Million for 16 Teeth

pulling teethA 28-year-old South Carolina woman has won a $2 million jury verdict against Sexton Dental Clinic in Florence, S.C.

The woman went to the dental clinic in 2006 for a cracked tooth. The dentist recommended that she have three teeth pulled and get a partial denture. Another dentist at the clinic mistakenly pulled all 16 of her upper teeth and then fabricated her dental charts to provide a false reason for…

Where to find low cost dental care in San Diego

dental_plan_insurance_23395With these hard economic times, many people no longer have dental insurance and some of those people simply stop going to the dentist. People often assume that if their tooth doesn’t hurt, then they must not need to see the dentist. The truth is that delaying preventative care like cleanings can cost you more in the long run. There are several low cost options available to you to help maintain…

South Florida man practiced dentistry without a license

Miami-Dade police arrested, Eduardo Manuel Yglesias, 57, for practicing dentistry without a license. Acting on a tip, police began to investigate Yglesias and discovered he was only licensed as a dental radiographer, not as a dentist.

In an undercover operation, a detective made an appointment to see Yglesias at Dental Services Plus, which is a legitimate dental clinic, according to police. The “doctor” made an examination, viewed x-rays and determined the…

Money-laundering Dentist

A New Mexico Dentist and his wife received 5 years of probation after they plead guilty of money-laundering charges and ordered to pay $1.3 million in restitution.

Dr. Raul Villalobos pleaded guilty to mail fraud, money laundering and making false statements charges in April. In exchange, the government dropped eight other charges against him. His wife, Elizabeth Villalobos, pleaded guilty to money laundering and tax fraud. In exchange, nine charges against…