Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
GDC panel dismisses Sadia Said's appeal over CPD shortfall
The committee found a two-hour shortfall in the ten hours of CPD required across 2024 and 2025. It dismissed the administrative removal appeal and explained the route to restoration.
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 Sadia Said, dentist (General Dental Council 302636).
Decision date: 20 August 2026 · Hearing started 20 August 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal dismissed Sadia Said's appeal against administrative removal from the register over continuing professional development requirements. It verified eight of the ten hours required across 2024 and 2025. The committee found insufficient evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing compliance and said training completed in 2026 could not count towards that earlier period. She may seek 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 eight hours of eligible CPD, leaving a two-hour shortfall. It found insufficient evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing compliance and dismissed the appeal. CPD completed in 2026 could not satisfy the earlier two-year requirement.
Source
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