Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
GDC panel dismisses Bilal Banglawala's appeal against dental therapist registration refusal
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee has dismissed an appeal by dental hygienist Bilal Ahmed Ismail Banglawala against the Registrar's refusal to register him as a dental therapist, finding he had not demonstrated the requisite knowledge and skill.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 3 July 2026 · Updated 17 July 2026
Appeal dismissed (appeal against removal dismissed)
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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.
Concerning Bilal Ahmed Ismail Banglawala, dental hygienist (General Dental Council 285547).
Decision date: 3 July 2026 · Hearing started 3 July 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee dismissed Bilal Ahmed Ismail Banglawala's appeal against the Registrar's decision to refuse his registration as a dental therapist. The committee decided on 3 July 2026 that he had not shown the requisite knowledge and skill required by the Dentists Act 1984, noting he had worked as a dentist for only six weeks in the last ten years and that some of his answers at the hearing lacked detail. He remains registered as a dental hygienist and dental nurse.
Charges
Appeal to the Registration Appeals Committee against the Registrar's decision to refuse registration as a dental therapist under section 36C of the Dentists Act 1984. The only matter considered was whether the appellant satisfied Matter C: holding a relevant overseas qualification and satisfying the Council of the requisite knowledge and skill to practise as a dental therapist.
Findings
The Committee found a number of the appellant's answers in oral evidence vague and lacking in detail, including on complications of periodontal surgery, caries management in small children, and the scope of practice of a dental therapist. It found his recent practical experience insufficient, noting he had worked as a dentist for a total of six weeks within the last 10 years, most recently in 2023. The Committee could not be satisfied he had the requisite knowledge and skill required under section 36C(4) of the Act and dismissed the appeal.
Source
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