Fake dentist is caught during inspection in Pernambuco

A man was caught performing dental procedures without professional qualifications during an inspection by the Regional Dental Council of Pernambuco (CRO-PE), on Wednesday (30), in the São José neighborhood, in Petrolina, Sertão of the state.

The operation, conducted in partnership with the Civil Police, Municipal Health Surveillance and the Regional Biomedicine Council, found illegal practice of the profession at the site and seized surgical equipment, such as a liposuction vacuum pump, needle holder and suture threads, in addition to of expired inputs and reused materials.

The absence of adequate sterilization processes was also identified, which represents a serious risk to public health.

When asked about his professional training, the suspect admitted that he was not registered with CRO-PE, and was taken to the police station to provide clarification on the illegal practice.

During the inspection, the team also found falsified documents, including medication prescriptions and post-operative recommendations, signed with the stamp of a deceased professional.

Although the establishment has a health license, the activities carried out do not correspond to the type of license issued.

According to CRO-PE, inspection reports will be forwarded to the Public Ministry of Pernambuco.

This content was originally published in Fake dentist is caught during inspection in Pernambuco on the CNN Brasil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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