Posts Tagged ‘The General Dental Council’
Dentists raise concerns over DIY and illegal whitening, as social media generation seeks perfect smiles
Dentists have raised concerns over the growing popularity of DIY dentistry and the prevalence of illegal tooth whitening providers. In a letter signed by over 1,000 dentists, professionals claim that the social media generation is at risk of damaging their dental health as a result of trying to achieve the perfect smile. Dr Tony Kilcoyne, […]
Thousands of Dental Patients Advised to Undergo Blood Testing in Infection Scare
More than 22,000 dental patients who were treated by a dentist in Nottinghamshire have been advised to undergo blood testing amid concerns about sterilisation procedures. Patients who were treated by the dentist, who has been working in the county for more than thirty years, are being contacted by NHS England after concerns were raised about […]
Shropshire Dentist Warns Against Illegal Whitening
A Shropshire dentist has warned people that they are putting their health at risk by having illegal whitening treatment. Dr Ashok Jakhu, owner of Wycherley’s Dental Practice in Newport, said that illegal whitening puts patient’s health at risk. Recent changes in legislation mean that only qualified dentists are allowed to provide whitening services but Dr […]
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 […]
Reduction in Numbers at the General Dental Council
The General Dental Council will be changing and reducing their members and structure in time for 2013. Also the chair of the GDC will be selected instead of being voted into the position and they do not need to be involved in dentistry. Currently there are twenty-four members but this will reduce down to only […]
