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Dental nurseGeneral Dental Council 117411

Laura Dawn Ritchie

Currently suspended

Laura Dawn Ritchie, dental nurse (General Dental Council 117411). Most recent decision: Interim restrictions extended (the regulator’s term: interim order extended) on 2 April 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 restrictions extended (the regulator’s term: interim order extended), decided 2 April 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.

What does “interim restrictions extended” mean?

An existing interim order has been extended for a further period while the investigation continues.

View the source determination on Dental Professionals Hearings Service

Decisions and hearings

  1. Dental Professionals Hearings Serviceinterim orders hearing

    Interim restrictions extended

    The GDC tribunal decided at an Interim Orders Committee review hearing on 2 April 2026 to continue the suspension on Ms Ritchie's registration for the remainder of the 18-month order. The interim order was originally imposed on 21 October 2025. The order is subject to review in 6 months.

Practitioner details

Year qualified
2023

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