Unregistered dentist caught out by undercover investigator

Sixty-year-old Robert Webb of Hertfordshire has been caught performing illegal dentistry in unhygienic conditions, Stevenage Magistrates Court heard recently. The rogue dentist misled patients about his qualifications, claiming to be a clinical dental technician, when he has never held such a high position. Mr Webb was caught out by an undercover investigator from ...

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on 22 November 2016 by Clare Ludlam Tagged General Dental Council, Jenny Stewart, Mr Webb, Stevenage Magistrates Court

Belfast City Council warns about dangers of illegal tooth whitening

Staff at Belfast City Council have noticed an increase in the number of places offering tooth whitening and have issued a warning to the public about the dangers of businesses providing illegal treatments. Anyone who wants to carry out the cosmetic dental treatment has to be registered with the General Dental Council; it is ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Whitening on 16 September 2015 by Clare Ludlam Tagged gdc, General Dental Council, teeth, tooth whitening

Unregistered dental practitioner is fined for illegal treatment

A man from Sheffield has been fined more than £3,000 for providing illegal dental treatment to patients in the area, primarily teeth whitening – which cannot be carried out without a dental license. Nathan Holliday pleaded guilty to the charges, which centred on the illegal tooth bleaching in December last year, at the hearing at Sheffield ...

This entry was posted in Dentist on 9 December 2014 by Clare Ludlam Tagged General Dental Council, Nathan Holliday, Neat Teeth, Sheffield Magistrates Court

Illegal tooth whitening case reopened

A Lancaster woman had had her case reopened after she was prosecuted for illegally whitening teeth and fined nearly £3,500. Hayley Wilding, 25, failed to attend her hearing at Lancaster Magistrates court but was found guilty in her abscess of unlawfully practising dentistry and carrying on the business of dentistry during her time working at Vanity ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Whitening on 27 January 2014 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dental Council, General Dental Council, Lancaster Magistrates, Ms Wilding, teeth, tooth whitening

General Dental Council advises against non-professionals whitening teeth

In the world of cosmetic dentistry, it is advisable to have a dental professional assess your teeth before going ahead with a whitening treatment – this is something the General Dental Council have been forced to reiterate after more people have had problems with procedures carried out by unqualified individuals. The GDC has issued a ...

This entry was posted in Teeth Whitening on 28 June 2012 by Clare Ludlam Tagged dental professional, dentists, gdc, General Dental Council, teeth

Government promises action over teeth whitening concerns

The British Dental Association (BDA) has welcomed a government commitment to address concerns over teeth whitening treatments in the UK.Edward Davey MP, parliamentary undersecretary of state at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, said whitening products should not be directly available to consumers.He has also promised to raise the issue of ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 30 June 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged BDA, Essex County Council, General Dental Council, teeth, UK

Teeth whitening patients ‘should seek treatment from professionals’

It is worthwhile seeking out the guidance of dental healthcare professionals when considering teeth whitening, as there are risks associated with making poor decisions.While many internet and pharmacy-bought kits may be much cheaper than going to a treatment centre, the end result is sufficiently different to warrant paying more.According to the Daily ...

This entry was posted in London Teeth Whitening on 2 June 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged General Dental Council, Miriam Stoppard, Ms Stoppard, teeth

Celebrities ‘maintain Hollywood smiles with cosmetic dentistry’

An increase in the popularity of cosmetic dentistry could be due to the high number of celebrities opting for the treatment.Singers and actors with dazzling white teeth seem to be encouraging regular people to aspire for the same thing, Dental Health Magazine suggested.While various celebrities will pay thousands of pounds to maintain ...

This entry was posted in London Cosmetic Dentistry on 11 May 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged cheryl cole, Dental Health Magazine, General Dental Council, Hilary Duff, teeth, white teeth

General Dental Council calls for tougher controls on teeth whitening

Strict regulations should be placed upon teeth whitening practitioners to ensure patient safety, the General Dental Council (GDC) has claimed.Calling for tougher controls, the organisation has put forward proposals to ensure those performing the procedure are appropriately trained, BBC News reports.This comes after an increase in the number of people choosing to ...

This entry was posted in London Cosmetic Dentistry, London Teeth Whitening on 5 May 2011 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dental Council, teeth, tooth whitening

Patient left in pain after ‘botched’ cosmetic dentistry

The case of a man whose cosmetic dentistry went wrong could encourage would-be patients to take better care over where they book procedures. Andrew Plant from Carlisle told the News and Star he went to have a bridge fitted by Jasper Van Der Westhuizen in October 2007. However, he was left in terrible pain and ...