# Unlicensed health practitioners in Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unlicensed-health-practitioners-in-argentina > Updated: 2026-08-20T01:42:50.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Professional associations in Argentina have issued warnings regarding the rise of unlicensed practitioners across various health sectors. In the Province of Buenos Aires, the Superior Council of the College of Dentists (COSUCOBA) reported an increase in illegal dental practices. Unqualified individuals are using social media to offer low-cost services, which experts warn can lead to severe infections, tooth loss, and oncogenic risks. This phenomenon, previously concentrated in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires, is expanding throughout the province. Similarly, the Colegio de Psicólogos de La Plata has warned against unlicensed individuals offering services under titles such as “facilitators,” “counselors,” or “guides.” These practitioners often lack formal university training and may incorporate religious or dietary elements into their work. These warnings coincide with reports of a mental health crisis among Argentine youth, characterized by high rates of social vulnerability and disconnection from education and the labor market. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Argentina mental health professionals warn of unlicensed practitioners and youth crisis Argentine psychologists warn of rising mental health risks due to the proliferation of unlicensed practitioners and the psychological toll of youth unemployment and social vulnerability. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-mental-health-professionals-warn-of-unlicensed-practitioners-and-youth-crisis ### 2026-08-13: Dentists warn of illegal dental practices in Buenos Aires Province Dentists in Buenos Aires Province are warning of a rise in illegal dental treatments by unqualified individuals, posing risks of severe infection, tooth loss, and oral cancer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dentists-warn-of-illegal-dental-practices-in-buenos-aires-province --- Cite as: Unlicensed health practitioners in Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unlicensed-health-practitioners-in-argentina