Houston crime: 2 men facing charges, accused of pretending to be dentists

HOUSTON - Two men are facing charges for pretending to be dentists in the Houston area, court documents revealed. 

Jose Uzeta is accused of inappropriately massaging one of his patients after he completed "dental work" at a building on Monday in the 6200 block of Westpark Drive.

Jose Alfredo Uzeta

Authorities say Uzeta is not licensed to practice and is also facing a dentistry act violation, in addition to the indecent assault charge.

He was arrested Monday and investigators say he's not the only fake dentist.

Alberto Alanis Flores

Alberto Flores, 52, was also taken into custody, and he's also a fake dentist, according to court documents, and is charged with a Dentistry Act violation as he was caught practicing without a license.

You can search to make sure your dentist has the credentials they claim to have by visiting the Texas Medical Board site.

Look up the licensing for doctors and dentists in the State of Texas, here.