Teeth whitening in pharmacies

Following the recent prosecution of a beauty therapist by the Dental Practice Board of Victoria for carrying out teeth whitening, the Pharmacy Board of Victoria has determined that it may approve teeth whitening conducted within a pharmacy if – and only if – the person carrying out the business or activity is registered as a dental care provider.

If a pharmacist personally carries out teeth whitening or employs someone to do it within or separate from the pharmacy, both the pharmacist and the person actually performing the activity would be liable to prosecution unless they are registered as dental health care providers.
The Pharmacy Board’s advice does not apply to the sale or supply of products that are marketed for teeth whitening.