Posts Tagged ‘Illegal whitening’
Newcastle Based Beautician fined over £1000 for Illegal Dentistry
A Newcastle based beautician pleaded guilty to offering tooth whitening illegally, which led to her being fined over £1,100. Leanne Cranston, operating via her business Vanity Salon at her home, was ordered to pay the fine as well as the General Dental Council’s legal costs after being caught by GDC investigators working undercover saying she […]
Derby man prosecuted after offering illegal tooth whitening treatment
A man from Derby has been prosecuted after being found guilty of providing illegal tooth whitening treatment. Colin Vernall, who is also known as Vern Collins, was ordered to pay in excess of £7,000 after an investigation found that he was administering the dental treatment, despite having no formal dental qualifications. A complaint was made […]
Northampton man prosecuted by the General Dental Council for providing illegal tooth whitening
A Northampton man has been prosecuted by the General Dental Council after offering illegal tooth whitening treatment. Jack Sellick, the owner of Essex Smiles, pleaded guilty to providing the service at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court. The General Dental Council started an investigation after receiving a complaint in September 2017. In March 2018, undercover representatives visited […]
UK public should be made aware of whitening risks, dentist claims
Dr Peta Leigh, a dentist and member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, claims that the UK public should be more aware of the risks associated with tooth whitening treatment. Dr Leigh said that whitening treatment is widely available, but many people are unaware that many of the outlets and individuals that offer the […]
Trading Standards Issues Tooth Whitening Warning
Cardiff Council’s Trading Standards has issued a warning to members of the public to avoid tooth whitening unless they have seen a trained dentist. Tooth whitening has become incredibly popular in recent years and whitening treatments are widely available, including illegal whitening products, which contain a large quantity of bleaching agent, which can damage the […]
