Florida woman arrested for unlicensed dental work denied bond after latest arrest

Hearing for woman accused of unlicensed dentistry

Emely Martinez is expected to face a judge in Hillsborough County on Friday, where prosecutors will ask to keep her behind bars. FOX 13?s Kellie Cowan reports.

TAMPA, Fla. - A woman accused of practicing cosmetic dentistry without a license will stay in jail after a Tampa judge revoked her bond on Friday.

The backstory:

Emely Martinez faces charges in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Investigators say she advertised her services on social media as a veneer technician, promising smile makeovers.

Instead, clients say they were left with infections, damaged teeth and hefty bills to fix the harm.

Pictured: Emely Martinez.

According to investigators, Martinez used Krazy Glue to attach fake veneers – something licensed dentists say is dangerous.

"Krazy Glue can expand, it can cause heat, it can cook a nerve, meaning root canal therapy. It's not to be used in the mouth," Tampa dentist Dr. Christopher Bulnes said.

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Dentists say so-called "veneer techs" appear to be using products from Amazon or 3D printers to create the illusion of composite veneers, offering the service at a fraction of the price.

Dig deeper:

Martinez was arrested in March stemming from the 2024 Tampa charges, but was released on bond.

Hillsborough County prosecutors cited her recent arrest in Pinellas Park as a violation of the conditions of her pre-trial release.

What's next:

Martinez is currently being held in the Pinellas County Jail and was not present for Friday's court hearing.