A 46-year-old woman in Texas faces charges for practicing dentistry without a license. (Illustrative Image Infobae)
A woman in texas was accused of practicing unlicensed dentistryafter making procedures that resulted in serious harm to their patients, including a root canal treatment. Angelica Vivas46, faces charges for two serious crimes under the Dental Practice Lawaccording to court documents.
The incident came to light when a patient went to Vivas for a root canal treatmentbelieving that she was a licensed dentist. However, the intervention carried out by Vivas turned out to be a disaster. According to documents filed in court, cited by ABC Newsthe patient suffered a unbearable pain as a consequence of a failed treatment. The seriousness of the case has not only affected the oral health of the victim, but has also had a devastating financial impact.
One of the patients, who asked to remain anonymous, shared her experience with the local channel KTRKdescribing how the damage caused by the procedure left her unable to use the left side of her mouth.
“Financiallythis has really hurt me. I am using my savings and looking to borrow money because I have no way to cover the cost of the repairs”he explained. It is estimated that the surgery necessary to correct Vivas errors will cost thousands of dollarswhich has forced the patient to desperately search for a doctor willing to help her under more accessible conditions.
Vivas offered a root canal treatment that caused damage and pain to a patient. (Illustrative Image Infobae)
Throughout the investigation, more evidence emerged that Vivas, posing as a licensed dentisthad offered dental services without being qualified for it. Among the key evidence in the case is a undercover operation carried out by the police. According to CBS Newslaw enforcement officers appeared at the Vivas officewhere she again offered to perform dental workdespite not having a license to practice in the state of Texas.
The impact of the procedures performed by Vivas It is not limited to a single case. Another of the patientsin an interview with the channel KPRC 2revealed even more disturbing details about her experience. This patient recounted how Vivas tried extract two molars in a failed attempt to reach the tooth that required the root canal treatment.
According to the testimonyafter the failed extraction, Vivas told him that there was nothing else he could do, he prescribed pain relievers and assured him that tooth root She would eventually go out alone. The patient, who paid cash for the procedures, described the feeling of impotence what he felt after the pain persisted and no improvement was evident.
This same patient, after her traumatic experience with Vivas, went to a real dentistwho not only had to intervene surgically to repair the damage, but also encouraged her to file a complaint before the authorities. Currently, the patient cannot feel the left side of your facea direct sequel to poorly done treatment.
One patient suffered excruciating pain and devastating financial impact due to the botched procedure. (Illustrative Image Infobae)
The case of Angelica Vivas has not only generated indignation in the community, but has also raised questions about how it could have operated undetected for so long. According to the texas lawonly the licensed professionals awarded by the State Board of Dental Examiners of Texas can practice dentistry in the state. Vivas not only violated this regulation, but also put the health and the welfare of those who trusted their services.
As part of the conditions imposed by the court, Vivas is currently prohibited from announce or provide any type of dental service while the case is ongoing. Furthermore, she was released under a bail of $50,000and is expected to appear in court to answer the accusations against him.
Las local authorities urge citizens to ensure that professionals that they hire have the credentials y appropriate licenses before undergoing any treatment medical or dental.
