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DentistGeneral Dental Council 265378

James Needham

Currently registered

James Needham, dentist (General Dental Council 265378). Most recent decision: Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) on 1 July 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.

Last verified against the General Dental Council register on 1 May 2026.

Current status

Most recent outcome: Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) for 18 months, decided 1 July 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.

What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?

An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.

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Decisions and hearings

  1. Dental Professionals Hearings Serviceinterim orders hearing

    Interim order imposed(interim restrictions imposed)· 18 months

    The GDC tribunal decided that the Interim Orders Committee would suspend Mr Needham's registration as a dentist for a period of 18 months. The committee made the interim order on 1 July 2026 and directed that it be reviewed within six months.

Practitioner details

Year qualified
2016

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