Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee replaces dentist Henri Wafula's interim conditions with suspension
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has revoked the interim conditions on dentist Henri Wafula's registration and imposed an interim suspension. First imposed in 2023 and twice extended by the High Court, the order expires in August 2026, when the GDC will seek a further extension.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 8 July 2026
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An existing interim order has been extended for a further period while the investigation continues.
Concerning Henri Wafula, dentist (General Dental Council 73736).
Decision date: 24 June 2026 · Hearing started 24 June 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that dentist Henri Wafula's interim registration should be suspended. At a review hearing on 24 June 2026, the Interim Orders Committee revoked the interim conditions and imposed a suspension for the remainder of the order. First imposed in February 2023 and extended twice by the High Court, the order is due to expire on 26 August 2026, when the GDC will seek a further extension. The Committee made no findings on the substance of the case.
Findings
At a review hearing on 24 June 2026, the Interim Orders Committee revoked the conditions previously imposed on Mr Wafula's registration and imposed a suspension for the remainder of the 12 month order. The order was originally imposed on 27 February 2023 for a period of 18 months, and was extended by the High Court for 12 months on 5 August 2024 and for a further 12 months on 26 August 2025. The interim order is due to expire on 26 August 2026, and the GDC will be applying to the High Court for a further extension.
Source
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