Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions extended
The regulator’s term: interim order extended
What does “interim restrictions extended” mean?
An existing interim order has been extended for a further period while the investigation continues.
Concerning Laura Dawn Ritchie, dental nurse (General Dental Council 117411).
Decision date: 2 April 2026 · Hearing started 2 April 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided at an Interim Orders Committee review hearing on 2 April 2026 to continue the suspension on Ms Ritchie's registration for the remainder of the 18-month order. The interim order was originally imposed on 21 October 2025. The order is subject to review in 6 months.
Findings
The Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Ms Ritchie's registration for the remainder of the 18-month order. The interim order was originally imposed on 21 October 2025. This will be reviewed in 6 months.
Source
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