Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
GDC panel dismisses Sara Assarian's appeal over CPD shortfall
The committee verified six of the ten required CPD hours and dismissed the administrative removal appeal. It said the dentist could seek restoration after completing the required training.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 20 August 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Appeal dismissed (appeal against removal dismissed)
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What does “appeal against removal dismissed” mean?
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 Sara Assarian, dentist (General Dental Council 273358).
Decision date: 20 August 2026 · Hearing started 20 August 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal dismissed Sara Assarian's appeal against administrative removal from the register for a continuing professional development shortfall. It verified six of the ten hours required across 2024 and 2025 and found insufficient evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing compliance. This was a registration appeal about training requirements. The committee said she could apply for restoration after completing the required CPD.
Charges
An appeal against administrative removal for failure to complete the minimum ten hours of continuing professional development required across 2024 and 2025.
Findings
The committee verified six hours of eligible CPD, leaving a four-hour shortfall. It found no evidence of exceptional circumstances that prevented compliance and dismissed the appeal. The registrant may seek restoration after completing the required CPD.
Source
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