Woman charged with unlicensed dentistry Yerlin Gill On June 12, detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office arrested and charged Yerlin Gil, 34, of Long Branch, with unlicensed practice of dentistry, a third-degree crime. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and the New Jersey State Division of Consumer Affairs. The investigation began after several licensed dental health care professionals in Monmouth County alerted authorities that they had been providing remedial dental care to patients who gave histories that included recent dental treatment from Gil. The investigation revealed that Gil offered a complete range of dental procedures for cash only in the attic of her storefront apartment located at 530 Springdale Ave., Long Branch, above a Brazilian restaurant. Gill was arrested at her apartment last week. A lawful search of her apartment revealed medical and dental equipment and pain medication. Further investigation revealed that although Gil is licensed by the state of New Jersey as a home health care aide, she is not licensed to practice dentistry in New Jersey. Prosecutor Luis A. Valentin stated "Gil created a serious public health risk for members of the Long Branch community. She took advantage of people in need of medical treatment, and in doing so she placed their health in further jeopardy." Valentin requested that any person who was treated by Gil, or who has any knowledge of Gil providing unlicensed dental care, contact Detective Matthew Veprek of the Prosecutor's Office at 1-800-533-7443. Following Gil's arrest, Municipal Court Judge Joel N. Kreizman set bail at $50,000 with no 10 percent cash alternative. Gil posted bail June 13, and was released. If convicted, Gil could receive a custodial sentence of up to five years. Despite this pending charge, according to the Prosecutor's Office, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a jury trial at which the defendant has all of her rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey constitutions and relevant state law.