Archive for the ‘teeth whitening’ Category
Beware High Street Clinics Using Toxic Chemicals With 200x Legal Level of Bleaching Agent
Unregistered dentists are using teeth whiteners containing over 200 times the legal level of bleach. Trading standards officers investigated salons promising customers a perfect Hollywood smile and discovered the toxic levels of hydrogen peroxide. Only dentists or dental professionals working to a dentist’s prescription are legally allowed to perform tooth whitening procedures. Despite this, thousands […]
Newport Man Found Guilty of Illegal Teeth Whitening
A man from Newport has appeared in court charged with the unlawful practice of dentistry in Usk. Martyn Collier, who lives on Rochester Road in Newport, appeared at Cwmbran Magistrates Court on Monday, 1st June and was found guilty of practicing unlawful teeth whitening. Collier, aged 34,Smile Like the Stars Training Limited’s sole director. The […]
British Dental Association Warns Against Home Whitening Kits
The British Dental Association has issued a warning over the use of home whitening kits. The advice is relevant to all but is specifically aimed at teenagers, among whom home kits have become incredibly popular. The BDA believes that some kits, especially those purchased online, may contain potentially harmful products and the public should be wary […]
Leicester Woman Fined for Offering Illegal Tooth Whitening Treatment at a Beauty Salon
A woman from Leicester has been fined after being found guilty of unlawfully offering tooth whitening treatment. In court in Leicester, Mohinder Dhami pleaded guilty to the charges brought by the General Dental Council under the Dentists Act 1984, which states that dental treatment must only be provided by fully trained dental professionals with GDC […]
Hartlepool Salon Employee Pleads Guilty to Providing Illegal Teeth Whitening
An employee of a tanning and beauty salon in Hartlepool has admitted to providing illegal tooth whitening treatment. Graeme Pattinson, who worked for Ultimate Tanning and Beauty, pleaded guilty to a General Dental Council charge of offering illegal tooth whitening at Teesside Magistrate’s Court. Mr Pattinson admitted offering treatment despite the fact that he has […]
Trading Standards Seize £500,000 Worth of Whitening Kits from West London Home
Trading Standards officers have seized £500,000 worth of teeth whitening kits from a home in West London, it has been confirmed. Officers visited an address in Hillingdon and discovered a large number of kits, some containing whitening agents with up to 5.9 percent hydrogen peroxide. These products, which are 60 times the legal hydrogen peroxide […]
Walkden Unregistered Dental Worker Performs Illegal Teeth Whitening
An unregistered dental worker from Walkden faces a court bill of £4,500 after carrying out illegal teeth whitening. Janet Johnstone was found guilty of performing the procedure on the 5th of August, 2014 at Simply Chic Teeth Whitening. Johnstone was not a qualified dental nurse and has never been registered with the General Dental Council […]
Dental Expert Explains How to Whiten Your Teeth by Changing Your Diet
Most people admit that they would like whiter, brighter teeth, but you don’t have to invest hundreds of pounds in professional treatments. According to leading dental experts, you can eat your way to a brighter, whiter smile. Dr Anthony Zybutz, from the TDC Implant Centre in Harley Street, claims that changing the diet can help […]
Hemel Hempstead Dentist Warns Potential Whitening Patients
An unnamed dentist from Hemel Hempstead has sent out a warning to patients wanting the perfect white smile, claiming some clinic are offering tooth whitening treatment outside of the legal requirements. Fearing reprisals from people carrying out dodgy practices, the dental expert refused to be named. But she urged caution for those seeking out bargain […]
Dentist To The Stars Claims Dark Chocolate Can Protect Tooth Enamel
A dentist from Beverly Hills claims that a bitter powder named theobromine, found in dark chocolate, can have a hardening effect on the enamel which helps to protect the surface of the teeth from the effects of staining. Dr Katz claims the same is not true for milk chocolate however as its high sugar content […]
