Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee continues interim suspension of dentist Mohammed Abu Shahed
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has continued the interim suspension on dentist Mohammed Abu Shahed's registration for the remainder of a High Court extension order, with a further review due within six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 29 May 2026 · Updated 8 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 Mohammed Abu Shahed, dentist (General Dental Council 284457).
Decision date: 29 May 2026 · Hearing started 29 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 29 May 2026 that the interim suspension on dentist Mohammed Abu Shahed's registration should continue for the remainder of a High Court extension order. The suspension was first imposed in July 2023 for 15 months and has twice been extended by the High Court, most recently in October 2025. The order will be reviewed within six months.
Findings
At a review hearing on 29 May 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on the registrant's registration for the remainder of the High Court extension order. The order was originally imposed on 21 July 2023 for 15 months; the High Court extended it for 12 months on 18 October 2024 and for a further 12 months on 13 October 2025. The order will be reviewed within 6 months. The registrant is currently subject to sanctions under three separate cases.
Source
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