Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee continues interim suspension of dental hygienist Abiramy Gopal
The General Dental Council's Interim Orders Committee has continued the interim suspension on the registration of dental hygienist and dental therapist Abiramy Gopal, first imposed in February 2026 for 18 months, with a further review due in six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 22 July 2026 · Updated 29 July 2026
Interim order extended (interim restrictions extended)
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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 Abiramy Gopal, dental hygienist (General Dental Council 186228).
Decision date: 22 July 2026 · Hearing started 22 July 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that the interim suspension on dental hygienist and dental therapist Abiramy Gopal's registration should continue. At a review hearing on 22 July 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension for the remainder of the order. The interim order was originally imposed on 18 February 2026 for 18 months. The committee directed that it will be reviewed in six months.
Findings
At a review hearing on 22 July 2026 the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Ms Gopal's registration for the remainder of the order. An interim order was originally imposed from 18 February 2026 for 18 months. This will be reviewed in 6 months. The GDC register records Ms Gopal as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist. The published record for this hearing is the hearing summary only; no charge determination text is published.
Source
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