Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC Interim Orders Committee continues interim suspension of dentist Ioannis Kotsomytis
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has continued an interim suspension on dentist Ioannis Kotsomytis at a 28 May 2026 review, after the High Court extended the order for 12 months in March. The suspension, first imposed in October 2024, will be reviewed again within six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 28 May 2026 · Updated 9 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 Ioannis Kotsomytis, dentist (General Dental Council 84935).
Decision date: 28 May 2026 · Hearing started 28 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review on 28 May 2026 to continue the interim suspension of dentist Ioannis Kotsomytis's registration. The suspension was first imposed on 9 October 2024 for 18 months, and the High Court extended it for 12 months on 26 March 2026. The committee continued the order for the remainder of that extension, with a further review within six months.
Findings
At a review hearing on 28 May 2026 the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Mr Kotsomytis' registration for the remainder of the 12 months High Court Extension order. The order was originally imposed on 09 October 2024 for 18 months. On 26 March 2026 the High Court extended the interim order for 12 months. This will be reviewed within 6 months.
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