Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC panel continues dentist Steven Macmillan's interim suspension under High Court order
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has continued the interim suspension on dentist Steven Macmillan's registration for the remainder of a High Court extension, first imposed in March 2023, with the GDC set to seek a further extension before the order expires in September 2026.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 14 May 2026 · Updated 9 July 2026
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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 Steven Macmillan, dentist (General Dental Council 70787).
Decision date: 14 May 2026 · Hearing started 14 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 14 May 2026 to continue the interim suspension on dentist Steven Macmillan's registration for the remainder of a High Court extension. The suspension was first imposed on 31 March 2023 and has been extended by the High Court twice, most recently on 19 September 2025. The order is due to expire on 30 September 2026, and the GDC has said it will apply to the High Court for a further extension.
Findings
At a review hearing on 14 May 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Mr Macmillan's registration for the remainder of the High Court extension. The order was originally imposed on 31 March 2023 for 18 months. The High Court extended the order for 12 months on 17 September 2024 and for a further 12 months on 19 September 2025. The interim order is due to expire on 30 September 2026, and the GDC will be applying to the High Court for an extension; if granted, the order will be reviewed in accordance with the GDC's statutory requirements.
Source
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