Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 18 months
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?
An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Concerning Elaine Catherine Wilkie, dental nurse (General Dental Council 159027).
Decision date: 9 March 2026 · Hearing started 9 March 2026
In plain English
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service published an Interim Orders Committee decision for Elaine Catherine Wilkie. The committee continued the interim suspension under an 18-month order. This is an interim, precautionary decision while the GDC process continues, and the public detail page does not record final findings about the underlying concerns.
Charges
The DPHS public detail page records an Interim Orders Committee decision. It does not set out final charges or final findings; interim orders are precautionary restrictions while the GDC process continues.
Findings
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service records that the Interim Orders Committee continued the interim suspension under an 18-month order for Elaine Catherine Wilkie. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 9 March 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Ms Wilkie's registration for the remainder of the 18 month order. The interim order was originally imposed from 6 November 2024. This interim order is due to expire on 11 May 2026, and the GDC will be applying to the High Court for an extension of it. In the event that such an application is granted, the order will be reviewed in accordance with the GDC's statutory requirements.
Source
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