Posts Tagged ‘hydrogen peroxide’

Top New York Dentist Says In-House Dental Whitening Is Always The Best Choice

Top New York Dentist Says In-House Dental Whitening Is Always The Best Choice

Dr Gregg Lituchy, a top New York City dentist, has given his opinion on the best tooth whitening options for patients. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available on the market today. However, with so many different products to choose from and so many different brands it is easy to […]


New Zealand’s New Teeth Whitening Rules

New Zealand’s New Teeth Whitening Rules

Health officials in New Zealand have recently developed new guidelines for teeth whitening treatments. The new restrictions enforce a rule that states teeth whitening treatments that contain more than 7% hydrogen peroxide, can only be issued by dental practitioners. This new rule will be set firmly in place from the 30th of June. The Environmental […]


Web-Op Launches New Home Whitening Product

Web-Op Launches New Home Whitening Product

Web-Op has launched a new tooth whitening product which promises to deliver professional standard results without the need for a visit to the dental office. Pure Dental Whitening uses a whitening formula based on concentrated hydrogen peroxide, glycerin USP, propylene glycol and carbomer. The company claims the product can achieve dentist-standard results without the need […]


EU Bans Tooth Whitening For Under 18’s

EU Bans Tooth Whitening For Under 18’s

Children will be unable to have tooth whitening procedures as a result of new EU regulations on chemical whitening. New EU rules came into play yesterday; as well as banning treatment for under 18’s, regulations have also been altered for products containing hydrogen peroxide. Dr Tom Feeney, from the Irish Dental Association, said that the […]


BDA calls for Government intervention on Whitening Products

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 […]


Public hearing on whitening products to be held in New Zealand

Public hearing on whitening products to be held in New Zealand

A public hearing on whitening products will be held in New Zealand. The Environmental Risk Management Authority (Erma) will host the hearing in Wellington on April 12th. The hearing will focus on the sale of certain over the counter whitening products and the rules surrounding the use of hydrogen peroxide. The authority will investigate whether […]


British patients warned off DIY whitening treatments

British patients warned off DIY whitening treatments

Dental experts in the UK have warned patients against the potential dangers associated with DIY tooth whitening kits. Earlier this week Dr Andrew Eder warned against the possible long-term implications of using home treatments, including baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and salt and encouraged people to stick to professional treatments and approved whitening products. Dr Eder […]


Dental experts warn against home whitening treatments

Dental experts warn against home whitening treatments

Dental experts have warned against home teeth whitening treatments, which have become increasingly popular in recent years. Experts have urged members of the public to avoid home whitening treatments, which are often recommended by people with no dental training on internet sites; many sites suggest using home treatments containing ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ash […]