South Gwinnett News

A Gwinnett County man was arrested Nov. 23  after allegedly practicing dentistry inside his home without a license. 

Gerardo S. Lossada, 45, is accused by the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office of operating without a license after he allegedly caused pain and “disfigurement” among some of his victims, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. 

A search of the suspect's Snellville home allegedly turned up evidence that he was conducting dental procedures without credentials on individuals, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. 

“This investigation began due to reports of Lossada causing pain and disfigurement on individuals he performed procedures on,” Deputy Ashley Castiblanco told the Gwinnett Daily Post. “A search warrant executed at the residence exposed evidence of dentistry and orthodontics procedures.”

Fox 5 Atlanta reports that Lossada was booked in the Gwinnett County Jail and then released on a $1,300 bond. 

At this time it is still unknown how many victims went to Lossada’s house. 

“I saw cars and people, but I assumed they lived there," one of Lossada’s neighbors told FOX 5. "I'm kind of shocked because I did not expect that."

It generally takes four years to to complete dental school. Georgia law states that to practice dentistry in the state, an individual must have obtained a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) or a doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.) degree from a school that has been approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. Additionally, the dental school must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA) or its “successor agency,” according to Mouth Healthy. 

The Gwinnett Daily Post reports that anyone with more information or who was a victim of Lossada can make a report and remain anonymous if they choose by calling 770-619-6655 or emailing GCSOJailInvestigations@GwinnettCounty.com. 

“We urge the public to come forward if you are a victim of Gerardo Lossada or any other individual practicing dental or medical procedures without the proper credentials,” Castiblanco told the Gwinnett Daily Post.