Teeth whitening

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Bullied woman gets smile of her dreams

​A woman who was driven to the brink of suicide because of a rare dental condition has now got a new lease of life, thanks to an award-winning...

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Teeth whitening kits risk

​Non-hydrogen peroxide over the counter (OTC) teeth whitening products have the potential to damage teeth and should be banned, according to a new...

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‘Sometimes, I’m snowed under’

Senior dental nurse Laura Coles talks about the whitening journey from a dental nurse’s perspective

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Essex beautician prosecuted for illegal teeth whitening

An Essex beautician is the latest to pay the price for illegal teeth whitening in a crackdown to protect the public and raise awareness of the need to...

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Patients ok with 'half price' robotic dentistry

Patients are more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures – particularly if it cuts costs.

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1 in 4 Brits use an illegal teeth whitener

​Recent research has found how one in four adults (24%) have undergone teeth whitening, with almost half (45%) using an illegal provider.

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Woman admits to illegal teeth whitening

A woman from Dartford has pleaded guilty to practising dentistry illegally following a prosecution by the General Dental Council (GDC).

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An update on the latest tooth-whitening guidance

This article is the fifth in a series of case studies illustrating the roles and responsibilities of the registered dental nurse. It will describe the...

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The clinical effectiveness of different bleaching techniques

The use of in-surgery bleaching techniques has increased recently within the profession following the introduction of various new systems.

Tooth whitening: practice and procedures

Tooth whitening is a cosmetic procedure that is relatively safe and can improve patients’ quality of life. James MacLaine describes the types of...

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Vital tooth whitening: the legal and ethical issues

There is ongoing debate around dental professionals using peroxide-based products in tooth whitening.