Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli performed more than $2 million worth of crown procedures between January 2018 and August 2019.<br />But according to Newser, the 60-year-old used his drill to break off parts of his patients' teeth so he could justify the dental work.<br />Charmoli was charged Tuesday in federal court with eight counts of health care fraud and two counts of false statements.<br />The indictment says Charmoli submitted images of the chipped teeth to insurance companies to obtain coverage for the crowns.<br />He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
