Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC Interim Orders Committee continues interim suspension of dentist Zulqarnain Ali Rashid
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has continued the interim suspension on dentist Zulqarnain Ali Rashid's registration for the remainder of a 12-month High Court extension, with a further review due in six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 6 May 2026 · Updated 9 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 Zulqarnain Ali Rashid, dentist (General Dental Council 310251).
Decision date: 6 May 2026 · Hearing started 6 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 6 May 2026 to continue the interim suspension on dentist Zulqarnain Ali Rashid's registration for the remainder of a 12-month High Court extension. The interim order was first imposed from 30 August 2024 for 18 months, and the High Court extended it for a further 12 months on 25 February 2026. It will be reviewed in six months. This is an interim order, not a final finding.
Findings
At a review hearing on 6 May 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Mr Rashid's registration for the remainder of the 12 months High Court extension order. The interim order was originally imposed from 30 August 2024 for 18 months. On 25 February 2026, the High Court extended the order for a further 12 months. The order will be reviewed in 6 months.
Source
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