Posts Tagged ‘GDC’
Illegal Teeth Whitening Treatments Rise, Claim GDC
The General Dental Council has reported that the number of people practising teeth whitening treatments illegally is on the rise putting patients at risk of incredibly painful side effects. A number of reports and a secret filming of an illegal procedure filmed by the BBC showed that not only were beauticians breaking the law by […]
Is tooth whitening illegal? Everything you need to know before you have treatment
We’ve entered a brand New Year, and no doubt you’ve already spotted adverts for all kinds of products and services that promise they can make you look and feel better. One treatment that has become increasingly popular is tooth whitening. If you’ve seen adverts on social media, you may assume that the providers are legitimate, […]
Thousands of Brits Have Had Illegal Tooth Whitening Treatment
Over one in four people do not go to the dentist for tooth whitening treatment, according to a survey from the Oral Health Foundation. Instead they purchase illegal and potentially unsafe home kits online or visit illegal beauty clinics and kiosks instead. The General Dental Council categorises tooth whitening treatments as dental treatments under the […]
General Dental Council issues counterfeit goods warning
The body responsible for governing dental professionals in the UK, the General Dental Council, has issued a warning urging dentists to be cautious when buying equipment and supplies. Dentists have been warned by the GDC to avoid purchasing counterfeit goods at all costs to protect themselves and the public. The message comes after a dentist […]
Dental Nurse Imprisoned for Drug Supply has been struck from the GDC Register
A dental nurse imprisoned for possession and supply of Class B drugs has been told she can no longer work in dentistry after the General Dental Council reached their verdict yesterday following her appearance at Sheffield Crown Court. Simone Harper, who in 2015 was jailed for three months for supplying cannabis and possessing £3000 worth […]
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 […]
Bath MP Encourages Patients to Attend Appointments Following Practice Visit
Bath MP Ben Howlett has encouraged patients to attend appointment following a visit to Bath Orthodontics. Mr Howlett was shocked to discover that no-shows are incredibly frequent. On one day 61 percent of patients booked in for appointments didn’t turn up and this is a problem not restricted to Bath Orthodontics. Staff at Circus Orthodontics […]
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 […]
General Dental Council Issues Reminder Over Illegal Tooth Whitening Redditch Beautician is Prosecuted
The General Dental Council has issued another reminder to the public over illegal tooth whitening after a beautician from Redditch was prosecuted for providing treatment without the relevant qualifications. Sally Commander, who offered whitening treatment at Imogen’s Hair and Beauty in Birchfield Road, Redditch, was recently taken to court by the GDC. She provided treatment […]
The British Dental Association Wants An Investigation Into The GDC
The British Dental Association wants the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to begin an investigation regarding the incompetence of the General Dental Council. A proposed 64% increase in the ARF (annual retention fee) has led to dismay from the dental community along with the PSA (profession standards authority) giving the GDA a poor appraisal for its […]
