#94 Why Can Suppliers Sell Whitening Gel To Non-Dental Professionals?
Release Date: 10/20/2025
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info_outlineThis week’s Truth or Trend tackles one of the most controversial questions in the whitening world:
👉 “Can suppliers legally sell professional-strength whitening gel to non-dental professionals?”
The short answer? Yes — up to a certain strength.
But like everything in our unregulated industry, the truth is layered with fine print, misinformation, and double standards.
🎧 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: the question everyone’s asking
01:10 – What defines “professional” vs “dental” whitening gel
03:20 – The legal cosmetic threshold: 25% HP equivalent
05:00 – Why suppliers sell to both markets (and why that’s okay)
07:15 – Certification & insurance explained
10:05 – Grey-market red flags to avoid
13:20 – Public health compliance + safe sourcing
15:00 – Closing thoughts: truth vs trend in 2025
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