Illegal tooth whitener found guilty
The UK regulator of dental practice, the General Dental Council (GDC), has successfully prosecuted a woman for unlawfully practising dentistry.
On July 30, 2015 Cassandra Wright was found guilty in her absence at City of London Magistrates’ Court of two charges of unlawfully practising dentistry contrary to Section 38 (1) and (2) of the Dentists Act 1984.
She had previously entered a not guilty plea at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 8 April 2015. The two offences took place at Harley Street Allure, 1-7 Harley Street, London on 14 October 2013 and 3 January 2015. Both patients who received the so-called “self-administered” tooth whitening suffered harm.
Ms Wright, who has never been registered with the GDC, was ordered to pay £4,000 in relation to the two charges. She was also ordered to pay compensation to the two victims, a victim surcharge and costs to the GDC. The total sum was £10,718.
