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Florida Woman Arrested in Pinellas Park Over Unlicensed Veneer Work Using Superglue

Investigators say she used superglue on cut-rate veneer procedures that left clients with infections.

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Overview

  • Police arrested Emely Martinez, 35, in Pinellas Park and charged her with fraud and practicing dentistry without a license.
  • Investigators allege she attached fake veneers with Krazy Glue after promoting low-cost smile makeovers on social media.
  • Victims reported infections and tooth damage and paid thousands for emergency dental repairs, according to police.
  • Authorities say she met clients at the Tapp Inn Beauty Bar and had no license or formal training to perform veneer procedures.
  • Detectives are investigating additional victims, potential aliases, and possible treatment of minors, noting a prior March arrest in Hillsborough County and alleged work in Pinellas in June and July.