Published regulator decisions
UK dentists and dental care professionals suspended from practice
A suspension is a time-limited pause on the right to practise. The source determination explains the period, review arrangements, and the regulator's reasons. This page is generated from source-backed determinations already published on MedicWatch.
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Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided that the suspension on Mr Hamilton's registration as a dentist should be extended for a further 12 months. The Professional Conduct Committee held a review hearing on 21 April 2026 and ordered that the suspension be reviewed again before the end of the new order. Mr Hamilton has been suspended since 1 April 2025. The decision is within the 28-day appeal period.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided that Alesia Ann Allen's suspension as a dental nurse should be extended by a further 12 months, with a review. The Professional Conduct Committee reviewed an existing suspension order originally imposed in April 2025 following her criminal convictions. Mrs Allen has not engaged with the General Dental Council since October 2023 and provided no evidence of insight or remediation. The Committee concluded her fitness to practise remains impaired and the public must be protected.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 9 months
The GDC tribunal decided that Ms Boden's fitness to practise as a dental nurse is impaired by misconduct. The Professional Conduct Committee found that, in 2023, she falsified entries in her dental sedation training workbook, used real patient information she should not have had, and recorded clinical skills she had not actually been observed performing. The Committee found her conduct was dishonest, misleading and lacked integrity. It suspended her registration for 9 months, with a review before the order ends, and ordered immediate suspension to cover the 28-day appeal period.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 6 months
The GDC tribunal decided that Miss Aydon's fitness to practise as a dental nurse is impaired by misconduct. The Professional Conduct Committee found admitted clinical governance failings as practice manager at a BUPA practice in 2021 and 2022, including problems with infection control, equipment, medicines and staff training. The Committee also found that, when audited, she dishonestly told an investigator she had held a December 2021 staff meeting on the Winter COVID procedure when she had not. It suspended her registration for 6 months with a review, and ordered immediate suspension to cover the 28-day appeal period.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided that Ms Gooch should be suspended from the dental nurse register for a further 12 months, with a review before the order expires. This was the first review of a suspension imposed in April 2025 for failing to co-operate with a GDC investigation. The Committee found Ms Gooch had not engaged with the GDC and provided no evidence of insight or remediation, so her fitness to practise remained impaired.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided that Mr Brown's suspension from the dentist register would be extended for a further 12 months, with a review before the order expires. The Committee was reviewing a suspension first imposed in March 2025 for failing to cooperate with a GDC investigation into a patient complaint. It found no evidence of insight or remediation and concluded Mr Brown's fitness to practise remained impaired.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided that Mr De Bono, a dentist, was convicted in 2023 of speeding at 162mph, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. He failed to inform the GDC of these convictions, which the tribunal found to be dishonest and intended to conceal his offending from his regulator. His fitness to practise was found impaired by misconduct and convictions. The tribunal imposed a 12-month suspension with a review.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 3 months
The GDC tribunal decided that Mr Manir's suspension from the dentist register would be extended for a further 3 months, with a review before the order expires. The Committee was reviewing a 3-month suspension first imposed in January 2026 for failing to maintain a correct address with the GDC over four years and not providing patient records or indemnity details. The Committee found his engagement still fell short of what was required.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided that Miss Colwill's fitness to practise as a dental nurse is impaired by her stalking conviction and by misconduct. The Professional Conduct Committee found that she had been convicted at Exeter Magistrates' Court in May 2024 of stalking causing serious alarm and distress, and that she had then failed to tell the GDC about the conviction immediately, waiting nearly three months. The Committee found that delay was misleading and dishonest. It suspended her registration for 12 months with a review, and ordered immediate suspension to cover the appeal period.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC tribunal decided at a review hearing that Mr Jan's fitness to practise as a dentist remains impaired by misconduct. He had previously been placed under conditions of practice following CQC inspection failures at his dental practice. The tribunal found he had not engaged with the GDC, had not complied with his conditions, and had provided no evidence of remediation or insight. The tribunal revoked the conditions order and imposed a 12-month suspension with a review, with immediate effect.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 4 months
Serenidade Bela Do Nascimento Fernandes
The GDC tribunal decided that Ms Fernandes, a dental nurse, was convicted in 2023 of assaulting two police officers. She also failed to inform the GDC of her charge and conviction, which the tribunal found amounted to misconduct. The tribunal found her fitness to practise impaired by misconduct and conviction. Mitigation included remorse, good character, and challenging personal circumstances. The tribunal imposed a 4-month suspension with a review and immediate effect.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 month
The GDC tribunal decided to suspend Ishaq Arif Mahmood, a dentist, for 28 days. The Professional Conduct Committee found that Mr Mahmood had amended Patient A's clinical records retrospectively without indicating they had been changed, and that this conduct was misleading and dishonest. The Committee found that while he had also failed to discuss all the risks of the orthodontic treatment, this did not reach the level of misconduct. His fitness to practise was found impaired on public interest grounds, and a 28-day suspension was imposed to uphold professional standards.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 6 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Christine Murphy. It imposed or extended a 6-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 13 March 2026 the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Ms Murphy's registration for a further 6 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Murphy has been suspended since 22 August 2024. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Pawel Eugeniusz Pekacki. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 9 March 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Mr Pekacki's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Mr Pekacki has been suspended since 11 March 2025. [within appeal period] The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 6 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Hoda Abdmalik Chahid. It imposed or extended a 6-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 6 March 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Chahid for a period of 6 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Sophie Loren Thomas. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 27 February 2026 the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Ms Thomas's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Thomas has been suspended since 02 October 2025. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Krishan Chauhan. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 20 February 2026 the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Mr Chauhan for a period of 12months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Natesh Bangalore Shasi. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 19 February 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Mr Bangalore Shasi for a period of 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. On 23 March 2026, Mr Bangalore Shasi appealed to the High Court against the PCC’s decision. The immediate order of... The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental hygienist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Johanne Hendry. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 5 February 2026 the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Ms Hendry's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Hendry has been suspended since 12 February 2025. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Siamak Akbari Baghal. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 2 February 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Mr Akbari Baghal's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Mr Akbari Baghal has been suspended since 2 January 2025. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 6 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Lucy Ann Symes. It imposed or extended a 6-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 2 February 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Symes for a period of 6 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that her registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Rachel Rafferty. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 21 January 2026, the Health Committee suspended Ms Raffery for a period of 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that her registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 3 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Salma Naz. It imposed or extended a 3-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 19 March 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Naz for a period of 3 months. The suspension will take effect after the appeal period. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 9 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Michael John Frankl. It imposed or extended a 9-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 14 January 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Mr Frankl for a period of 9 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. [within appeal period] The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 9 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Nariman Emami. It imposed or extended a 9-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 5 January 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Mr Emami's registration for a further 9 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Mr Emami has been suspended since 1 February 2025. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 6 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Prabjit Singh Banwait. It imposed or extended a 6-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 18 December 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Mr Banwait for a period of six months. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Mollie Hilary Taylor. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 12 December 2025 the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Ms Taylor's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Taylor has been suspended since 11 December 2024. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 9 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Gaurav Madahar. It imposed or extended a 9-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 12 December 2025 the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Mr Madahar for a period of 9 months. (The suspension will take effect after the appeal period.) 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.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 9 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Savanna Cormack. It imposed or extended a 9-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 28 November 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Miss Cormack’s registration for a further 9 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Cormack has been suspended since 3 April 2024. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Elena Horri. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 12 November 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Horri for a period of 12 Months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Sajaad Hussain. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 31 October 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Mr Hussain for a period of 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 6 months
Frank Dieter Bernhard Karl Negwer
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Frank Dieter Bernhard Karl Negwer. It imposed or extended a 6-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 29 October 2025 the Health Committee suspended Mr Negwer for a period of 6 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that his registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Samina Jameel Ali. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 22 September 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Ali for a period of 12 months. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Alina Teodora Oteseanu. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 18 September 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Oteseanu for a period of 12 months. (The suspension will take effect after the appeal period.) 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.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Lana Diane Margaret Rose. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 11 September 2025 the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Ms Rose's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Rose has been suspended since 23 September 2024. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Ali Mohammad Souhani. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 1 August 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Mr Souhani's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Mr Souhani has been suspended by the Professional Conduct Committee since 17 August 2023. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Kerry Lockhart. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 18 July 2025 the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Lockhart for a period of 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that their registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 9 months
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Athanasios Stamoulis. It imposed or extended a 9-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 17 July 2025, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Mr Stamoulis' registration for a further 9 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Mr Stamoulis has been suspended since 14 October 2020 and is currently subject to two separate orders of suspension which are running concurrently. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Nafisa Kaduji. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 3 July 2025 the Health Committee extended the suspension on Ms Kaduji's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Kaduji has been suspended since 16 July 2024. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Lynn Price. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 19 June 2025 the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Ms Price's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Price has been suspended since 27 June 2023. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Chloe Freya Ellis. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 11 June 2025 the Health Committee suspended Ms Ellis for a period of 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that her registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDental nurse
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Kelly Mould. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 10 June 2025, the Health Committee extended the suspension on Ms Mould's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Ms Mould has been suspended since 17 July 2024. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Neil Alexander Harris. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 28 May 2025, the Health Committee suspended Mr Harris for a period of 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. The Committee also ordered that his registration be suspended immediately. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Mariam Aftab. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: On 8 May 2025 the Professional Conduct Committee suspended Ms Aftab for a period of 12 months. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Dental Professionals Hearings ServiceDentist
Suspended from practice· 1 year
The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Paulo Adel Hanna. It imposed or extended a 12-month suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 13 December 2017, the Professional Conduct Committee extended the suspension on Mr Hanna's registration for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed before the end of the order. Mr Hanna has been suspended since 8 June 2016. Mr Hanna's registration is currently subject to separate suspensions imposed by different committees. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.