An Ohio woman was indicted on May 4 for allegedly operating an unlicensed dental practice for more than two years. The "practice" generated more than $400,000, according to a Facebook post from the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office in Ohio.
Jazemen Lyons, 37, of Cleveland, was indicted on two counts of telecommunications fraud, two counts of money laundering, one count of possessing criminal tools, one count of trademark counterfeiting, and one count of prohibitions concerning pure food and drugs, according to the indictment.
Between January 2022 and July 2025, Lyons purportedly owned and operated Smile Lounge in Shaker Heights, OH. During that time, Lyons allegedly provided dental and orthodontic services, though she is not licensed as a dentist. Her alleged illegal dentistry generated more than $400,000 in proceeds, according to the indictment.
Some clients had come forward, alleging that they were left with severe, long-term damage after Lyons performed procedures on them, including placing veneers.
At Smile Lounge, Lyons was reportedly in possession of hydrofluoric acid etching materials, which are used to place veneers; bonding materials; composites and restoratives; hyaluronic acid fillers; and dental molds, according to the indictment.
Lyons is scheduled to be back in court later this month.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
