Posts Tagged ‘General Dental Council’
Leeds Woman Prosecuted by General Dental Council for Illegal Teeth Whitening
A woman from Leeds has been prosecuted by the General Dental Council for providing illegal teeth whitening treatment. Gail Fielding was found guilty of administering illegal treatment at Room 11 Nails and Beauty. Ms Fielding was sent two warning letters by the General Dental Council (GDC) last year and the body launched an investigation when […]
Local Councils Call for Tougher Punishments for People Offering Illegal Whitening
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for tougher punishments for people who offer illegal whitening treatment. The LGA, which represents more than 170 local councils across England and Wales, believes that the government should sanction harsher penalties for those found guilty of providing whitening treatment without the relevant dental qualifications. Some kits available to the […]
British Dental Association Issues Fresh Warning Over Illegal Teeth Whitening
The British Dental Association has issued a fresh warning over illegal teeth whitening following a BBC documentary that focused on illegal treatments on offer in the West of England. Undercover reporters working for the BBC investigated illegal treatment provision in the West of England as part of a documentary entitled ‘Inside Out West’. During filming, […]
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 […]
Dentist Could be Struck off After Not Washing Hands After Using the Toilet
A dentist could be struck off after apparently neglecting to wash his hands after using the toilet. A hearing was told that Steve Prichard, of Prichard Dental Practice in Coventry, also neglected to wash his hands in between clients or wear gloves when treating patients. It is claimed that he declined to wear a fresh […]
More than 250 Dental Patients to Undergo Blood Tests in Cardiff Infection Control Scare
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has confirmed that more than 250 patients will undergo blood tests following the revelation that a dentist failed to follow the correct infection control procedures. The board stated that around 450 patients had been in touch and 252 will have blood tests to check for signs of hepatitis B […]
Hucknall Hairdresser Fined for Providing Illegal Whitening
A hairdresser from Hucknall has been fined by the General Dental Council for offering teeth whitening treatment illegally. 23-year old Jade Hayes was found guilty of offering dental services illegally, but insists she had no idea she was doing anything wrong. Admitting to charges brought forward by the GDC, Ms Hayes said that she received […]
BBC Investigation Reveals Insight into Illegal Teeth Whitening
An investigation by the BBC has shed light on the UK’s illegal teeth whitening problem. Undercover 5 Live reporters found that people who are not qualified to provide whitening treatment are doing so, despite the risk of fines and prosecution. During their research, reporters were even offered illegal treatment by a beauty therapist who had […]
Belfast City Council Issues Warning Over Illegal Tooth Whitening Treatment
Belfast City Council has issued a warning to the public over illegal tooth whitening treatment in the city. The council has acted following reports from members of staff from the Environmental Health department, which stated that illegal services were becoming more commonplace. The council has now warned the public that anyone offering tooth whitening treatment […]
Director of ‘The Teeth Whitening Company’ Prosecuted for Unlawful Dentistry
The director of a teeth whitening service in Cambridge has been sentenced for conducting illegal treatments. Director of The Teeth Whitening Company, Julie Marino, admitted to practicing dentistry unlawfully at a court hearing at Cambridge Magistrates Court on September 3rd, 2015. Teeth whitening can only lawfully be performed by registered dentists or dental hygienists, clinical […]
