Fake Dentist Arrested for Using Super Glue Veneers

A woman in Florida, Emely M. Martinez, was arrested in August 2025 on charges of practicing dentistry without a license after allegedly placing dental veneers for clients using cyanoacrylate glue, commonly known as “super glue.” The work was reportedly done in a beauty salon masked as a dental clinic, resulting in pain, infections, and damage to patients’ natural teeth.

Martinez operated out of a strip mall beauty bar in Pinellas Park, where clients were charged thousands of dollars—one reportedly paid $2,500—despite the fact that she lacked formal training or dental licensure. Complaints eventually brought authorities to investigate after victims experienced distressing outcomes, including emergency procedures to correct the damage caused by the improper adhesive.

The American Dental Association (ADA) had previously issued warnings concerning unlicensed “veneer techs” offering rapid cosmetic treatments without legitimate credentials. In this case, dentists cautioned that cyanoacrylate adhesives are not designed for use on teeth: the glue can expand, produce heat, and damage the underlying tooth structure or nerve, potentially leading to long-term harm beyond immediate discomfort.

Authorities emphasized that such unlicensed dental activity poses serious public health risks. The arrest serves as a reminder that cosmetic dental procedures—especially those involving the adhesion of veneers or other restorative materials—should only be performed by qualified, licensed professionals.

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“Super Glue Used by Fake Florida Dentist Arrested More Than a Year After ADA Warning About Veneer Techs”

Oral Health Group, 3 September 2025