A Clash Over Who Is Allowed To Give You a Brighter Smile.

The article reports on the existing conflict between Alabama dental boards and nondentist teeth whiteners concerning the limitations of occupational licensing. It cites Joyce Osborn Wilson of The Hairport, who was ordered to stop selling teeth whitening products in the state, since she has no license. Dentists say that although there are few complaints on teeth whitening, there are still real health concerns, citing the importance of having a licensed dentist perform oral examination.