CIDG Collars Three Vietnamese for Alleged Illegal Practice of Dentistry in Cebu

Cebu Ciyy- On August 10, 2026 at around 3:00 PM, the CIDG Mandaue City Field Unit together with the Regional Special Operations Team (RSOT) of CIDG Regional Field Unit 7, National Bureau of Investigation -Cebu District Office (NBI-CEBDO), Mandaue City, representative from Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Mandaue Chapter, and territorial police units conducted a law enforcement operation for violation of Republic Act No. 9484 (The Philippine Dental Act of 2007) in Brgy. Tipolo, Mandaue City, Cebu that resulted in the arrest of three male Vietnamese.

A report that reached PMGEN Robert AA Morico II, the Director of CIDG, stated that the operation stemmed from a complaint lodged by the Philippine Dental Association (PDA), Mandaue Chapter, concerning the alleged illegal practice of dentistry conducted by the Vietnam nationals-suspects.

The authorities caught the suspects while practicing dentistry- tooth extraction, without the required Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card, and special permit issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry of the Philippines.

The Director of CIDG stresses that the State recognizes the importance of dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists in nation-building. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, productive, morally-upright, and well rounded dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists whose standards of professional practice and service shall be excellent, qualitative, world-class and internationally recognized, globally competitive through regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster their continuing professional development.

Allowing an unlicensed individual—such as a foreign national to practice dentistry or perform dental
procedures without a Certificate of Registration, license or a Special Temporary Permit from regulating body poses danger and health risks to the patients, and a total lack of legal accountability.

The CIDG leadership lauds PCOL Rosell DM Encarnacion, the Regional Chief of CIDG Regional Field Unit 7, and the CIDG Mandaue City Field Unit led by PMAJ Melvin S Mangahas for the successful operation and arrest of the suspects. It underscores the CIDG’s unyielding stance against all forms of illegal activities and violation of laws.

The CIDG assures the public that it is steadfast and committed in protecting public health by eradicating all illegal practices of medicine and dentistry across the country.

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