1-888-632-5353

M-F 8 AM - 9 PM EST  
livechat my cart
Get 3 Extra Months FREE!

We are offering our new members 3 extra months of plan membership for free - a $20 to $50 value! Join a discount dental plan today and enjoy 15 months of dental care savings at no additional cost.



Connecticut outlaws teeth whitening procedures not performed by dental professionals
Updated: 6/23/2011 6:59:57 PM
 
Laser teeth whitening can only be performed by dentists or dental hygienists in Connecticut Teeth whitening has become a widely sought cosmetic procedure. Individuals can purchase bleaching agents in virtually any health and beauty care aisle, or they may seek services from spas or even at a shopping mall.

However, the Connecticut Dental Commission voted to outlaw whitening procedures conducted by individuals who are not qualified dentists or dental hygienists, according to a recent article published by the New Haven Independent.

While state residents will still be able to buy their favorite whitening products for home use, they will only be able to get laser treatments at the dentist.

"[Whitening] becomes the practice of dentistry when such unlicensed person either uses light in an attempt to enhance the product’s effectiveness or a person conducts an analysis of a person’s individual needs based upon an examination or evaluation," members of the commission said in their ruling, quoted by the news provider.

The news source explained that the experts were wary of non-dentists performing these procedures since they are irreversible and may not be healthy for people with certain oral conditions.

According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the majority of people would choose to improve the color of their teeth before any other aspect of their oral health.

For more information on discount dental plans call 1-888-632-5353

© 2011 Brafton Inc.

Customer Care - 1-888-632-5353 Toll Free

  
Additional Articles
Understanding the pros and cons of tee...
Connecticut outlaws teeth whitening pr...
The history of teeth whitening
Overuse of at-home whitening treatment...
Americans spend on cosmetic dentistry ...
Teeth whitening improves smile, dental...
White wine drinkers need dental care t...
Common practice can harm a baby's dent...
Dentists aim to educate patients about...
Alternative ways to avoid gum disease ...
Dental hygienist named best job withou...
Study shows many people have flawed de...
Iowa children are missing out on denta...
Don't let a child's dental health suff...
Dental implants may be a smart choice ...
Access to dental care becoming more di...
Report shows dental health professiona...
Proper dental care is key to a healthy...
Improve your dental health for a brigh...
Is osteoporosis harming your teeth?
Researchers create a cavity filling to...
College students teach refugee childre...
Sport and energy drinks are no better ...
American Dental Association continues ...
Rural communities may no longer strugg...
More dentists turn to the internet to ...
Why the first dentist visit is so impo...
Researchers find oral cancers may be t...
Do you know all the foods that cause c...
Can being tired lead to bad breath?
Baby teeth are key to dental health la...
U.S. residents going without dental ca...
Don't let poor oral care send you to t...
Brushing your teeth: Are you doing it ...
Researchers plan to develop a simple w...
Researchers connect oral bacteria to f...
High schoolers still need dental healt...
Buying the right oral health products ...
Researchers uncover secrets of gum dis...
Could poor dental health cause dementi...

Add to Google MSN Teeth Whitening/Bleaching  Add Teeth Whitening/Bleaching To My Yahoo  Subscribe with Bloglines   Subscribe in NewsGator Online Teeth Whitening/Bleaching News Feed

The materials and articles published on DentalPlans.com are for informational purposes only. Although DentalPlans.com strives to be accurate and complete, the information is provided without liability for errors. DentalPlans.com does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text graphics, links, or other items contained on DentalPlans.com.

DentalPlans.com expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in these materials and DentalPlans.com makes no commitment to update the information on DentalPlans.com.

DentalPlans.com expressly disclaims all liability for the use or interpretation by others of information on DentalPlans.com. Decisions based on information contained on DentalPlans.com are the sole responsibility of the visitors, and visitors agree to hold DentalPlans.com and its Affiliates harmless against any claims for damages arising from decisions visitors make on such information.

Nothing on DentalPlans.com constitutes medical advice or other forms of advice. DentalPlans.com assumes no responsibility for material created or published by third parties linked to DentalPlans.com with or without DentalPlans.com’s knowledge.