Men admit practicing dentistry without licenses

Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999 | 11:55 a.m.

Two Las Vegas residents have settled a complaint filed by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners, which accused the men of practicing dentistry in Nevada without a license.

Jose Zermeno Romo and Victor Estrada admitted to the charges brought by the board, and submitted to a permanent injunction against their business, Azteca Dental Lab, 1006 N. Rancho Drive. The men admitted to practicing dentistry without a license at Azteca on at least two occasions.

As part of the settlement, Romo and Estrada agreed to each pay $2,000 fines to the board. The two men also agreed to jointly pay $2,500 to the board to cover its investigation costs.

As a result of the settlement, the board said it will not pursue criminal charges against the men. However, the settlement warns that each will be charged with a felony if they attempt to practice unlicensed dentistry in Nevada again.

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