Inside ‘extremely dangerous’ fake dentist office where woman allegedly performed extractions on patients

Inside 'extremely dangerous’ fake dentist office where woman allegedly targeted unsuspecting patientsSuffolk County Police Department

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00:00And we're here this morning to announce the arrest of Yolani Mejia Carranza for

00:05unauthorized practice of a profession, which basically means Carranza was

00:10operating as a dentist without actually being a dentist.

00:12The investigation started when third precinct detectives received tips

00:17that Carranza had injured several patients and in one case

00:21caused severe nerve damage that led to partial facial paralysis.

00:24We think that there's probably many more complainants out there

00:28and we would strongly encourage them to come forward.

00:31We believe that she was targeting the Hispanic community,

00:35mostly people who did not have health insurance

00:38and many of whom may be in the country illegally.

00:41We want to ensure any complainants that the Suffolk County Police Department

00:45will never inquire about your immigration status. Please come forward

00:49and if you have been a victim of Carranza, please contact us.