In March, the British Dental Bleaching Society (BDBS) convened with the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, the British Association of Dental Therapists and the British Association of Dental Nurses to discuss the future direction of dental bleaching.

Concerns were raised regarding the quality of bleaching treatment patients can receive under current legislation. The delegates also discussed working together more closely for the mutual benefit of members with regard to competency, training and education in whitening procedures.