Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
GDC dismisses Banan Alanis's registration appeal over an eight-hour CPD shortfall
The GDC committee dismissed Banan Alanis's administrative registration appeal after finding an eight-hour CPD shortfall. It considered her personal circumstances but upheld the removal decision.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 22 April 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Appeal dismissed (appeal against removal dismissed)
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What does “appeal against removal dismissed” mean?
The practitioner appealed against an administrative decision (typically removal from the register for non-compliance) and the regulator's appeal committee dismissed the appeal — the original decision stands.
Concerning Banan Alanis, dental hygienist (General Dental Council 301133).
Decision date: 22 April 2026 · Hearing started 22 April 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided to dismiss Banan Alanis's appeal against removal from the dental care professionals register for not meeting continuing professional development requirements. The committee found that she had completed two of the ten hours required in the relevant period. It considered her personal circumstances but upheld the administrative decision. It noted that she could apply for restoration after meeting the requirements. Private details remain withheld.
Charges
An administrative appeal against removal from the dental care professionals register for failure to meet continuing professional development requirements. The document records registration as a dental hygienist and dental nurse. This was not a misconduct hearing.
Findings
The committee found that the appellant had completed two verifiable CPD hours against the ten required for 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2025, leaving an eight-hour shortfall. It considered her personal circumstances but did not find exceptional circumstances preventing compliance, and upheld removal as proportionate. It noted that she could apply for restoration after meeting the requirements. Private details remain redacted.
Source
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