Archive for the ‘teeth whitening’ Category

Sydney dentist sheds light on weird and wonderful whitening hacks

Sydney dentist sheds light on weird and wonderful whitening hacks

If you did a quick Google search for whitening hacks, you’d be greeted with a long list of miracle cures and professional treatments. With so much information around, it can be difficult to know what’s right and what’s likely to be rubbish. Given the demand for bright, white smiles, Sydney cosmetic dentist, Dr Luke Cronin […]


Could your daily cuppa be ruining your smile?

Could your daily cuppa be ruining your smile?

Britain is a nation of tea aficionados, but our love affair with the nectar-like liquid could soon come to an end if image-conscious tea drinkers start putting their smiles first. Most of us know that drinking coffee can stain our teeth, but did you know that tea can actually be worse than coffee, as it […]


Sheffield man sued by General Dental Council following investigation into illegal whitening 

Sheffield man sued by General Dental Council following investigation into illegal whitening 

The General Dental Council has taken legal action against a Sheffield man after investigates confirmed that he was offering tooth whitening services illegally. The GDC launched an investigation into the conduct of Thomas Wilson, who worked for Wow Teeth Whitening in Sharrowvale, after receiving a string of complaints about the company. Mr Wilson was found […]


Beautician prosecuted by GDC after offering illegal whitening treatment

Beautician prosecuted by GDC after offering illegal whitening treatment

A beautician who offered illegal tooth whitening treatment at her home in Newcastle has been prosecuted by the General Dental Council. Charges were brought against Madison Crabb, 25, after it was confirmed that the beautician was offering tooth whitening services at her home in the Benwell area of the city. The 25-year old had undergone […]


Sale dentist highlights the dangers of illegal tooth whitening

Sale dentist highlights the dangers of illegal tooth whitening

Tooth whitening is becoming increasingly popular year on year. While this means that more people are feeling confident about their smile, it has also lead to an increase in illegal tooth whitening. Sale Dental Spa’s Dr Aisha Ahmed is keen to alert people to the dangers of illegal whitening, especially as Christmas nears, and many […]


Milton Keynes Man Fined for Providing Illegal Teeth Whitening

Milton Keynes Man Fined for Providing Illegal Teeth Whitening

A man from Milton Keynes has been fined for providing illegal teeth whitening treatment, just two years after he paid a fine for the same offence. Jason Edworthy, 43, was first investigated by the General Dental Council in 2014. He has now been fined again after a woman who had received treatment at his Royal […]


£4,000 Fine for Essex Road Woman Practicing Illegal Whitening

£4,000 Fine for Essex Road Woman Practicing Illegal Whitening

A woman has bit hit with a £4,000 fine for practicing illegal teeth whitening at a salon on Essex Road. Carter Spencer-O’Brien had been practicing the banned treatment at Glitz and Glamour, despite receiving a warning letter from the General Dental Council. Ms Spencer-O’Brien was found guilty yesterday at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, though she […]


Father and Son Jailed for Selling Illegal Teeth Whitening Products

Father and Son Jailed for Selling Illegal Teeth Whitening Products

A father and son from South Wales have been jailed after selling dangerous DIY teeth whitening products. Matthew Hargreaves and his father John were sentenced to 18 months in jail after being found guilty of supplying the public with dangerous teeth whitening products at Merthyr Crown Court. The 43 year old and his father John, […]


GDC Sues Wakefield Beautician for Illegal Teeth Whitening Treatment

GDC Sues Wakefield Beautician for Illegal Teeth Whitening Treatment

The General Dental Council has sued a beautician from Wakefield after she offered illegal teeth whitening treatment. Janine Gilchrist admitted to providing dental treatment unlawfully at the Bohemia and Sisters salon in Kitkgate, Wakefield, in March this year. The GDC decided to take legal action after it was confirmed that Ms Gilchrist has ignored two […]


Scottish Teenager Shares Teeth Whitening Horror Story

Scottish Teenager Shares Teeth Whitening Horror Story

A teenager from Renfrew has shared her horror story after suffering third degree burns following teeth whitening treatment. Abbie Kilbride, 18, was left devastated after experiencing severe burns on her lips. The teenager wanted to treat herself to whitening treatment after having her braces removed. She saw that a couple of friends had visited a […]