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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 Andrew James Caldeira, dentist (General Dental Council 177994).

Decision date: 26 March 2026 · Hearing started 26 March 2026

In plain English

The GDC tribunal decided to continue the interim suspension order on Andrew James Caldeira, a dentist. At a review hearing on 26 March 2026, the Interim Orders Committee extended the suspension for the remainder of the 18-month order originally imposed on 31 January 2025. The order is due to expire on 30 July 2026, and the GDC will seek a High Court extension.

Findings

At a review hearing on 26 March 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Mr Caldeira's registration for the remainder of the 18-month order, originally imposed from 31 January 2025. The interim order is due to expire on 30 July 2026, and the GDC will be applying to the High Court for an extension.

Source

All facts on this page are drawn from the publicly published Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination linked below. MedicWatch does not editorialise the regulator’s findings.

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