Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee continues interim suspension of dentist Munawar Hussain at review hearing
The General Dental Council's Interim Orders Committee has decided to continue an interim suspension on dentist Munawar Hussain's registration for the remainder of an existing 18-month order first imposed in February 2025, with a further review due within six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 15 July 2026 · Updated 21 July 2026
Interim order extended (interim restrictions extended) — 18 months
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What does “interim restrictions extended” mean?
An existing interim order has been extended for a further period while the investigation continues.
Concerning Munawar Hussain, dentist (General Dental Council 104919).
Decision date: 15 July 2026 · Hearing started 15 July 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 15 July 2026 to continue the interim suspension of dentist Munawar Hussain's registration for the remainder of the existing 18-month order. That interim order was originally imposed on 27 February 2025. The committee said the order would be reviewed again within six months.
Findings
This was a review by the Interim Orders Committee of an existing interim suspension order. The committee determined that the interim suspension on Mr Hussain's registration should continue for the remainder of the 18-month order originally imposed on 27 February 2025, and directed a further review within six months. The substantive allegations are not adjudicated in this interim decision.
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