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Tooth whitening in the news

Why you need to be wary of home tooth whitening kits

Why you need to be wary of home tooth whitening kits

Home tooth whitening is big business, but legally these kits can contain only a tiny amount of active ingredient, while some dodgy ones sold online contain far more than is allowed Read more

Published: 25th August, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Belfast-based business owner pleads guilty to advertising tooth whitening products

Belfast-based business owner pleads guilty to advertising tooth whitening products

Owner of the Belfast-based HD Smile Clinic pleads guilty to five illegal tooth whitening charges at Belfast Magistrates Court. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2019

Updated: 19th August, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Sunderland-based women fined for illegal tooth whitening

Sunderland-based women fined for illegal tooth whitening

4 MAR 2019 - Lynsey Wilson ordered to pay £9,522 after being found guilty of offering illegal tooth whitening services out of her Sunderland salon. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Woman fined for illegal tooth whitening on punters in Clydebank home

Woman fined for illegal tooth whitening on punters in Clydebank home

05 DEC 2018 - Brenda McFadyen was fined £1,000 for carrying out the prohibited dentistry under the name Pearly Whites Teeth Whitening from her house in Clydebank. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

East Sussex woman prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

East Sussex woman prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

28 NOV 2018 - Hailsham-based Katie Ensell heavily fined for offering illegal tooth whitening treatment through her business, KT's Cosmetics Read more

Published: 28th November, 2018

Updated: 9th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Wigan woman prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

Wigan woman prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

16 AUG 2018 - Wigan-based Christine McCarrick handed a heavy fine after pleading guilty to practising illegal tooth whitening. Read more

Published: 16th August, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Newcastle beautician found guilty of illegal tooth whitening

Newcastle beautician found guilty of illegal tooth whitening

10 AUG 18 - Newcastle-based Leanne Cranston fined after pleading guilty to offering illegal tooth whitening services. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

London man ordered to pay more than £15k after illegal tooth whitening conviction is upheld

London man ordered to pay more than £15k after illegal tooth whitening conviction is upheld

24 JUL 18 - Jeffery Lehmann handed heavy fine after having his previous conviction for illegal tooth whitening upheld Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Derby man ordered to pay over £7k after illegal tooth whitening conviction

Derby man ordered to pay over £7k after illegal tooth whitening conviction

20 JUL 18 - Man hit with heavy fine after being found guilty of practising illegal tooth whitening in Derby. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Essex Smiles owner prosecuted for offering illegal tooth whitening in Milton Keynes

Essex Smiles owner prosecuted for offering illegal tooth whitening in Milton Keynes

09 JUL 18 - Man pleads guilty to offering illegal tooth whitening services in Milton Keynes and is hit with heavy fine. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Birmingham resident prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

Birmingham resident prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

06 JUN 18 - Woman prosecuted after offering illegal tooth whitening services while falsely claiming to be a dental hygienist. Read more

Published: 6th June, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Derby businessman ordered to pay more than £9,000 after illegal tooth whitening conviction

Derby businessman ordered to pay more than £9,000 after illegal tooth whitening conviction

1 JUN 18 - Derby business owner Harjeet Jolly, also known as Bob Jolly, has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 by Derby Magistrates’ Court after being found guilty of illegal tooth whitening. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

Former Liverpool reality TV star prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

Former Liverpool reality TV star prosecuted for illegal tooth whitening

19 APR 2018 - TV personality Chelsey Harwood was today convicted of offering illegal tooth whitening services following GDC probe. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2018

Updated: 4th January, 2019

Author: Deleted User

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Latest

  • Panorama uncovers baby food pouch scandal – what parents need to know

    Panorama uncovers baby food pouch scandal – what parents need to know

    29 APR 2025 - Last night’s Panorama revealed the ugly truth about baby food pouches – and the Oral Health Foundation is warning parents to take a closer look at what’s really inside.

  • Impact of health inequalities report highlights a growing concern

    Impact of health inequalities report highlights a growing concern

    03 APR 25 -The Oral Health Foundation is highlighting new concerns over the impact of health inequalities, calling on the government to set out how its health mission will tackle avoidable illness, including preventable oral diseases.

  • Practical oral care tips for people with Parkinson’s disease

    Practical oral care tips for people with Parkinson’s disease

    11 APRIL 25 - Maintaining oral health is important for people with Parkinson’s disease, as symptoms can complicate oral hygiene management and dental care. As it is World Parkinson’s Day, we want to highlight these challenges and provide some solutions to make oral health easier to manage.

  • World Oral Health Day: How your oral health impacts your mental wellbeing

    World Oral Health Day: How your oral health impacts your mental wellbeing

    20 MAR 25 - Your mouth, body, and mind are all connected, and looking after your oral health is a key part of looking after yourself. Let’s explore how a healthy smile can help you feel happier and healthier.

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    What to do following an extraction

    General advice about what to do after having teeth taken out. Includes what precautions you should take and things to avoid.

  • Mouth ulcers

    Mouth ulcers

    Usually red or yellow in colour, mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear inside the mouth and also on the outer lips.

  • Burning mouth syndrome

    Burning mouth syndrome

    Burning Mouth Syndrome can be an extremely uncomfortable condition which can have several potential causes.

  • Geographic tongue

    Geographic tongue

    Geographic tongue is a common condition which can appear on the top and sides of the tongue, and sometimes on the under-surface.

  • How to spot mouth cancer

    How to spot mouth cancer

    How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of mouth cancer? By being Mouthaware you can make a difference in the fight against mouth cancer.

  • Bridges and partial dentures

    Bridges and partial dentures

    These replacement options for missing teeth are often recommended for oral health purposes as well as cosmetic appearance.

  • What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

    What foods and drinks contain acid and why it spells trouble for our oral health

    10 JUNE 19 - As part of National Smile Month, the Oral Health Foundation and GSK have come together to discuss the threat acidic foods and drinks pose to our oral health.

  • Wisdom teeth

    Wisdom teeth

    The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth, often between 17 and 25 but sometime many years later.

  • Jaw problems and headaches

    Jaw problems and headaches

    If you jaw and teeth are not lined up correctly it will not only affect your bite but could result in severe headaches and jaw pain.

  • Sugar free chewing gum

    Sugar free chewing gum

    Chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth and gums in between meals when it may not be possible to brush with a toothbrush.

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The Oral Health Podcast

The Oral Health Podcast

Listen to bite-size discussions with industry leaders about how to improve your oral health. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2019

Updated: 1st November, 2023

Author: George Bushell

A-Z of Oral Health

A-Z of Oral Health

Learn all about a variety of oral health conditions and how they can affect you. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Updated: 29th April, 2025

Author: Sophie Turner

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