Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
Appeal dismissed
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What does “appeal dismissed” mean?
An appeal was dismissed. Read the decision to see what was challenged and the effect of the dismissal; an appeal may concern registration, findings or a sanction.
Concerning Shimaa Ahmed Mohamed Ali Barakat, dental nurse (General Dental Council 326551).
Decision date: 17 October 2025 · Hearing started 17 October 2025
In plain English
The GDC committee published a Registration Appeal (Initial) decision for Shimaa Ahmed Mohamed Ali Barakat. It dismissed the registration appeal. The public outcome summary states: On 17 October 2025, the Registration Appeals Committee dismissed Ms Barakat's appeal against the decision of the Registrar to refuse registration as a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.
Charges
The DPHS public detail page records a Registration Appeal (Initial) decision. The official determination PDF is linked as the source document. The public outcome summary states: On 17 October 2025, the Registration Appeals Committee dismissed Ms Barakat's appeal against the decision of the Registrar to refuse registration as a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist.
Findings
The GDC committee dismissed the registration appeal for Shimaa Ahmed Mohamed Ali Barakat. The public outcome summary states: On 17 October 2025, the Registration Appeals Committee dismissed Ms Barakat's appeal against the decision of the Registrar to refuse registration as a Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist.
Source
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