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Dental Hygienist Charged with Molesting Teen

ROSEMEAD, Calif. (KTLA) — A dental hygienist in Rosemead is accused of molesting a 15-year-old patient, and police think there may be more victims.

hygenist-picSaul Robles, 36, has pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of lewd acts upon a child and a misdemeanor count of child molestation.

The victim disclosed the abuse to her teacher, who then notified law enforcement.

Investigators say the assaults began last June, during the teen’s appointments at SmileCare in Rosemead.

The victim said that Robles would take her into another room and tell her he wanted to teach her how to floss properly.

That’s where detectives say Robles would inappropriately touch her body parts.

Robles is being held on $320,000 bail.

Detectives are seeking the help of the public to identify possible additional victims.

Robles has been working in the Los Angeles for the past six years. He has worked at the SmileCare dental practices in Bellflower and Rosemead.

SmileCare released a statement saying, “Prior to being notified by law enforcement, SmileCare had no knowledge of the allegations and is cooperating fully with authorities.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau at (877) 710-5273.

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5 Comments to “Dental Hygienist Charged with Molesting Teen”

    Anonymous said:
    March 13, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Sad, another child that will have issues for life. This subject as with all child molestors should be relieved of his insanity upon conviction, by a simple castration.

    Anonymous said:
    March 13, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Bet they find more kids. Can't believe the perp/perv didn't do this with others.

    Anonymous said:
    March 13, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Since KTLA deletes whatever they want to.

    No more floss lessons from this guy.

    Anonymous said:
    March 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Figures they would post my last comment. Jesus.

    Anonymous said:
    March 14, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    sad for these kids

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