Dental therapist
Saraswati Thangella
Saraswati Thangella, dental therapist. Most recent decision: Appeal dismissed (appeal against removal dismissed) on 8 May 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
Current status
Most recent outcome: Appeal dismissed (appeal against removal dismissed), decided 8 May 2026 by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
What does “appeal against removal dismissed” mean?
The practitioner appealed against an administrative decision (typically removal from the register for non-compliance) and the regulator's appeal committee dismissed the appeal — the original decision stands.
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Decisions and hearings
Dental Professionals Hearings Serviceregistration appeal
Appeal dismissed(appeal against removal dismissed)
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee decided on 8 May 2026 to dismiss Saraswati Thangella's appeal against the Registrar's refusal to register her as a dental therapist. Ms Thangella relied on a dental degree obtained in India. The Committee found her oral evidence did not show the knowledge and skill required for the role, noting gaps in her understanding of periodontal treatment, and was not persuaded she had met the outstanding learning outcomes.
Practitioner details
- Qualified in
- India
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