Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — review hearing
Suspended indefinitely
The regulator’s term: indefinite suspension
What does “suspended indefinitely” mean?
An indefinite suspension is a pause on the right to practise with no fixed end date. The practitioner cannot work in the regulated profession until the regulator reviews the case and decides the suspension can be lifted. Indefinite suspensions are imposed in the most serious cases, often where a fixed period would not adequately protect the public.
Concerning Colin Robertson Turnbull, dentist (General Dental Council 83141).
Decision date: 18 October 2024 · Hearing started 18 October 2024
In plain English
The GDC committee published a Health Committee decision for Colin Robertson Turnbull. It confirmed an indefinite suspension. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 18 October 2024 the Health Committee suspended Mr Turnbull's registration indefinitely. Please note that this registrant is subject to three separate sanctions from three separate cases. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Charges
The DPHS public detail page records a Health Committee decision. The official determination PDF is linked as the source document. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 18 October 2024 the Health Committee suspended Mr Turnbull's registration indefinitely. Please note that this registrant is subject to three separate sanctions from three separate cases.
Findings
The GDC committee confirmed an indefinite suspension for Colin Robertson Turnbull. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 18 October 2024 the Health Committee suspended Mr Turnbull's registration indefinitely. Please note that this registrant is subject to three separate sanctions from three separate cases.
Source
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