Paterson woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry
PATERSON — A city woman was arrested Thursday and charged with practicing dentistry in her home without a license and illegal possession of prescription drugs, authorities said.
Helena Correa, 60, of Paterson
Helena Correa, 60, who allegedly ran the dental practice in her home at 998 E. 25th St., had an unauthorized dental X-ray machine, an autoclave for sterilizing instruments and a dental operating chair, according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes.
Valdes said Correa also was in possession more than 100 doses of prescription drugs normally used in dental procedures, such as lidocaine, a topical pain killer.
The arrest was the result of an investigation by the Enforcement Bureau of the Division of Consumer Affairs of the state Attorney General’s Office and the White Collar Crimes Division of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Valdes said..
Unlicensed practice of dentistry is punishable by three to five years in prison, and illegal possession of more than 100 doses of prescription drugs is punishable by five to 10 years’ imprisonment, Valdes said.
The investigation was continuing, the prosecutor said.
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