Long Island Woman Arrested for Practicing Dentistry Without a License

Allegations of Unlicensed Dental Practice

• 🎯 Yolani Mahia Coranza, a Long Island woman, is accused of practicing dentistry for eight years without a license.
• 🏠 She allegedly operated out of a makeshift office in Bayshore, resembling a legitimate dental practice.

Patient Harm and Investigation

• ⚠️ Three patients came forward with complaints, leading to Coranza's arrest.
• 🤕 One patient reportedly suffered facial paralysis due to nerve damage from the procedures.
• 🚨 Police received tips about Coranza injuring several patients, prompting an investigation into alleged illegal practice.

Suspected Patient Demographics

• 💰 Authorities believe Coranza may have targeted financially strapped patients, including those without health insurance and potentially undocumented immigrants.
• 💬 Police suggest she may have catered to the Hispanic Community.

Evidence and Legal Proceedings

• 📦 Police found antibiotics that were reportedly ordered from overseas during a raid on her office.
• ⚖️ Coranza faces three felony counts of unauthorized practice of a profession and is due back in court on April 1st.
• 📣 Authorities are seeking additional patients who may have been harmed by her services.