Archive for the ‘teeth whitening’ Category
Dentists Issue Warning Over Tooth Whitening
Dentists have issued a warning over the safety of tooth whitening, following an increase in popularity of whitening treatments thanks to television shows such as ‘The Only Way is Essex.’ The British Dental Association has warned the public against whitening services that are provided by practitioners without formal dental qualifications. The BDA claims that whitening […]
Differences in tooth whitening legalisation
The General Dental Council has campaigned for tooth whitening to be restricted to dental professionals to the UK; however, in the USA, it is a completely different story. Earlier this year, the GDC successfully sued a practitioner for providing whitening services without registration. The organisation is campaigning to raise awareness of the potential dangers of […]
IDA issues warning on tooth whitening products
The Irish Dental Association has issued a warning, advising members of the public to avoid potentially dangerous tooth whitening products. According to members of the IDA, the products range from “useless to dangerous” and the association has also expressed concern about untrained practitioners offering whitening treatments. Under new EU regulations, which are due to come […]
Gloucestershire dental practice launches competitions for brides
A dental practice in Gloucestershire has launched a competition for brides-to-be. Arden House Dental is running a competition for brides to win dental treatment worth more than £300 before their wedding day. The prize includes a consultation, cleaning treatment with a hygienist and tooth whitening treatment. The practice has launched the competition because the team […]
£10,000 Worth of Free Cosmetic Dentistry to be Won
This competition is now closed. Like us on facebook to see more great offers and competitions in the future. The recession has changed the way we live our lives. Our once stable job is uncertain, our treats are fewer and cheaper and nights out are a rarity. A shared feeling of thrift means we categorise […]
Bright, White and Sparkling Dentures
Since the invention of effervescent tablets in 1931, the only way to clean dentures was to stick them in a glass to soak overnight. Leaving your dentures by your bedside all night doesn’t guarantee completely clean and disinfected dentures and who’s to say you don’t want to wear your dentures out all night long, when […]
GDC issues Warning over Tooth Whitening Procedures
The UK’s dental regulator, the General Dental Council, has issued a warning against individuals and clinics that offer whitening treatments. According to the GDC, only trained dental professionals should be able to offer this service. Tooth whitening has become very popular in recent years and the number of clinics and individuals offering the service has […]
BDA calls for Government intervention on Whitening Products
Representatives from the British Dental Association have called for government intervention to resolve the supply problem of hydrogen peroxide to dentists. Members of the BDA have asked to meet representatives from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to change the way trading standards officers are dealing with tooth whitening products. The BDA is aware […]
GDC calls for stricter regulation on Tooth whitening
The General Dental Council is calling for stricter regulation for tooth whitening procedures. At the moment, whitening treatments are available at a variety of different outlets, including beauty salons and high street stores and the people who are providing the treatments have no formal dental training. The GDC believes that tooth whitening is a dental […]
New plans to regulate tooth whitening products in New Zealand
The Environmental Risk Management Authority is considering new plans to regulate tooth whitening products. The new plans will encourage all consumers interested in using whitening products to visit their dentist before having treatment; the proposals also suggest a ban on DIY whitening products and gels from the shelves of high street stores and supermarkets. If […]
