Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — review hearing
GDC extends Savanna Cormack's suspension after conviction, misconduct and health review
The GDC committee extended dental nurse Savanna Cormack's suspension for six months after finding continuing impairment. The extension starts at the existing order's expiry on 2 October 2026, with a further review required.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 1 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 6 months
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Concerning Savanna Cormack, dental nurse (General Dental Council 280491).
Decision date: 1 September 2026 · Hearing started 1 September 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that Savanna Cormack's fitness to practise remained impaired and extended her suspension for six months from the existing order's expiry on 2 October 2026. The review concerned earlier findings about a conviction, failure to notify the regulator and health. The committee found insufficient evidence of insight or steps to address those concerns. A further review is required. Private health details remain withheld.
Charges
Review of suspension following earlier findings concerning a drink-driving conviction, failure to notify the GDC promptly of the criminal charge, and adverse health. Health details are redacted from the public determination.
Findings
The committee found continuing impairment by reason of adverse health, conviction and misconduct, on public protection and public interest grounds. It noted no further conviction since 2022 but insufficient evidence of insight, reflection, remediation or engagement. It extended suspension for six months from the existing expiry on 2 October 2026, with a further review. It did not consider indefinite suspension because the hearing notice had not notified that power.
Source
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