Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — substantive hearing
GDC tribunal reprimands Lefofa Mogotsi following fraud caution
The GDC's Professional Conduct Committee issued a reprimand after finding impairment on public-interest grounds following a fraud caution. It found no current impairment on public-protection grounds and considered suspension disproportionate.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 2 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Reprimand (reprimand issued)
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What does “reprimand issued” mean?
The regulator issued a formal reprimand. Read the decision for its findings and check the regulator's register for the practitioner's current status.
Concerning Lefofa Frazier Mogotsi, dentist (General Dental Council 80360).
Decision date: 2 September 2026 · Hearing started 24 August 2026 and ended 2 September 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that Lefofa Mogotsi's fitness to practise was impaired on public-interest grounds following a police caution for fraud by abuse of position. It issued a reprimand. The committee found no current impairment on public-protection grounds, noting repayment, no personal financial gain, insight and remorse. It considered suspension disproportionate. The reprimand and determination will be displayed on the register for 12 months.
Charges
A police caution issued on 5 August 2024 for fraud by abuse of position in March-May 2024 formed the statutory basis of the case. The dentist admitted the charge.
Findings
The committee found current impairment on public-interest grounds following the admitted caution. It found no current impairment on public-protection grounds. It issued a reprimand and considered suspension disproportionate.
Mitigating and aggravating factors
Mitigating factors
The committee noted prior good character, no personal gain, repayment to the practice, financial support for affected colleagues, no recurrence, remorse, insight, learning and a charitable motivation.
Aggravating factors
The committee identified premeditation and misuse of professional trust and position.
Source
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