Appeal against tooth whitening conviction withdrawn

An appeal by a beauty therapist against a conviction of practising dentistry while not being registered as a dental care provider was withdrawn late on Wednesday this week.

The appeal was to have been heard yesterday. No reason was given for the appeal being withdrawn.

Magistrate Ms Crowe, in the Heidelberg Magistrates' Court, last year found the beauty therapist guilty under the Health Professions Registration Act 2005.

The Dental Practice Board of Victoria brought the charge against the beauty therapist after receiving a complaint from a customer who had undergone a tooth whitening procedure.