DentistGeneral Dental Council 283887
Philip James Johnson-Smith
Philip James Johnson-Smith, dentist (General Dental Council 283887). Most recent decision: Suspension (suspended from practice) on 2 September 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
Last verified against the General Dental Council register on 8 July 2026.
Practitioner record
Drawn from Philip James Johnson-Smith’s entry on the General Dental Council register.
- Qualifications
- BDS Newcastle University 2019 — 2019
- Years on the register
- 7 years (since 1 July 2019)
Latest published outcome
Most recent outcome: Suspension (suspended from practice) for 1 year, decided 2 September 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
What does “suspended from practice” mean?
The regulator imposed a fixed-term suspension in this decision. Its start date, appeal provisions and any later review affect whether it is currently in force. Check the official register for the practitioner's current status.
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Decisions and hearings
Dental Professionals Hearings Servicereview hearing
Suspension(suspended from practice)· 1 year
On 2 September 2026, the GDC Health Committee extended Philip Johnson-Smith's suspension for a further 12 months, beginning when the existing order would otherwise expire. The Committee found that his fitness to practise remained impaired on health grounds and that conditions were not currently workable. A further review will take place before the extended suspension expires. The published determination redacts private health details.
Dental Professionals Hearings Servicereview hearing
Other(other outcome)
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Philip James Johnson-Smith. It recorded that the previous order was revoked, lapsed, or that no further action was directed. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 9 January 2026 the Health Committee revoked the conditions on Mr Johnson-Smith's registration, originally imposed on 15 September 2025, and imposed an order for 8 months suspension. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
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