Fake dentist arrested, says Montgomery County DA
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Published On: Dec 17 2012 03:19:44 PM EST
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Cheryl Laing and Jessica Gullickson, both of Broomall, Pa., were arrested after an investigation into the unauthorized practice of dentistry at the “Smilz 4 Life” dental office located on Old Lancaster Avenue in the Bryn Mawr section of Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Lower Merion Police Superintendent Michael J. McGrath announced on Monday.
Laing and Gullickson are charged with Corrupt Organizations, Criminal Conspiracy, multiple counts of Theft by Deception, Unauthorized Practice of Dentistry and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
The investigation, which was assisted by the Montgomery County Investigative Grand Jury, revealed that during regular office hours, Laing was employed as a dental assistant at Smilz 4 Life. The practice was operated by a licensed dentist. After business hours, Laing set up her own dental practice at Smilz 4 Life while holding herself out to patients as a licensed dentist.
