Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC Interim Orders Committee continues conditions on dentist Recep Songür
The General Dental Council's Interim Orders Committee has continued the conditions on the registration of dentist Recep Atakan Songür for the remainder of an 18-month interim order due to expire on 25 August 2026, pending a High Court extension application.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 29 June 2026 · Updated 7 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 Recep Atakan SongüR, dentist (General Dental Council 311634).
Decision date: 29 June 2026 · Hearing started 29 June 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that the Interim Orders Committee would continue the conditions on the registration of dentist Recep Atakan Songür for the remainder of an 18-month interim order. The order was originally imposed on 26 February 2025 and is due to expire on 25 August 2026. The GDC intends to apply to the High Court for an extension, after which the order would be reviewed.
Findings
At a review hearing on 29 June 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the conditions on Mr Songür's registration for the remainder of the 18-month order. The order was originally imposed on 26 February 2025 and is due to expire on 25 August 2026. The GDC states it will apply to the High Court for an extension, after which the order will be reviewed in accordance with the GDC's statutory requirements. The specific conditions are listed on Mr Songür's GDC register entry.
Source
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