Posts Tagged ‘illegal tooth whitening’
The Oral Health Foundation urges patients to be wary of illegal whitening following BBC report
The Oral Health Foundation is encouraging patients to be wary of the risks of illegal tooth whitening following a BBC report. An undercover investigation exposed multiple companies offering courses that are not recognised by dental bodies. Tooth whitening is classed as a dental service, and as such, it must be provided by dental professionals who […]
New video raises awareness of the dangers of illegal tooth whitening in Northern Ireland
A new video has been produced and shared to highlight the dangers of illegal tooth whitening in Northern Ireland. The clip, which is designed to educate people about the risks associated with illegal whitening, has been put together by the Department for the Economy Trading Standards Service and Northern Ireland’s Environmental Health Departments in conjunction […]
Dental experts describe illegal tooth whitening as a ‘health gamble’
Experts from the British Dental Association have described illegal tooth whitening as a ‘health gamble.’ As more and more people look for ways to brighten their smiles and interest in whitening products increases, the association has stepped up its campaign to raise awareness of the potential risks of illegal whitening and to encourage people who […]
Cambridgeshire dentist urges the public to be wary of DIY whitening treatments
A dentist from Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, has urged the public to be wary of DIY home whitening tips and illegal whitening treatments offered by beauty salons and individuals this summer. Dr Wha-Choul Lee, from Sawtry Dental, said that many people look for cheap and easy ways to lighten their smile in the summer months, but warns […]
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 […]
Leading Dental Expert Issues Warning Over Illegal Tooth Whitening
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, has issued a warning to the public over illegal tooth whitening. Dr Carter was speaking in light of the publication of survey figures, which revealed that more than 1 in 4 people would not go to a dentist for whitening treatment, preferring instead […]
Irish Dental Association Raises Concerns Over Illegal Tooth Whitening
The Irish Dental Association has raised concerns over illegal tooth whitening services in the UK. Dentists are concerned that businesses are offering illegal whitening services despite changes in legislation. The IDA spoke out after four whitening businesses were unable to provide detailed information about the products they were using and only one of the businesses […]
