UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 17, 2004 BriteSmile, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Utah 0-17594 87-0410364 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of file number) Identification No.) incorporation) 490 North Wiget Lane Walnut Creek, California 94598 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (925) 941-6260 Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events On August 17, 2004, BriteSmile, Inc. ("BriteSmile") issued a press release announcing the resignation of Bruce Fleming as its Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors effective immediately. BriteSmile also announced that Tony Pilaro, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will serve as acting Chief Executive Officer until a new Chief Executive Officer is appointed. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by BriteSmile, Inc. dated August 17, 2004 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. BriteSmile, Inc. By: /s/ Ken Czaja Ken Czaja Chief Financial Officer Date: August 18, 2004 Exhibit Index Exhibit 99.1. Press release issued by BriteSmile, Inc. dated August 17, 2004