VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The trial for a woman accused of running an unlicensed dental lab got underway Tuesday in Virginia Beach, with Cristina Caro-Valencia, 56, facing four charges of performing invasive procedures without a license.
Court docs delve into illegal dental practice at VB vet hospital, finances of suspect and husband
Police executed a search warrant on Cosmetica Dental Lab In November, 2021. It was in the same building with Veterinary Hospital of Virginia Beach, owned by Caro-Valencia’s husband, Andrew Silverstone, DVM, on Virginia Beach Boulevard near North Lynnhaven Road. Investigators found dental equipment, supplies, receipts and ledgers.
Defense Attorney Trey Kelleter told the jury in opening statements that his client performed legitimate services in support of the immigrant community.
Edwin Perez testified for the Commonwealth, saying he found out about Caro-Valencia from seeing her business cards in Mexican stores and hearing her ads on Spanish radio…