Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee continues interim conditions on dentist Sophie Cavanagh's registration
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has continued conditions on the registration of dentist Sophie Louise Cavanagh following a review hearing, after the High Court extended the interim order for 12 months in April 2026.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 10 July 2026 · Updated 17 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 Sophie Louise Cavanagh, dentist (General Dental Council 301384).
Decision date: 10 July 2026 · Hearing started 10 July 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee continued the conditions on dentist Sophie Louise Cavanagh's registration at a review hearing on 10 July 2026. The interim order was originally imposed on 4 November 2024 for 18 months, and on 30 April 2026 the High Court extended it for 12 months. The conditions remain in place for the remainder of that period and will be reviewed in six months.
Findings
At a review hearing on 10 July 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the conditions on the practitioner's registration for the remainder of the High Court extension order. The interim order was originally imposed on 4 November 2024 for a period of 18 months; on 30 April 2026, the High Court extended it for 12 months. The order will be reviewed in six months. The conditions are listed on the practitioner's register entry.
Source
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