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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.
The Source: This story was written with information from Hillsborough County court records and previous FOX 13 News reports.
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