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Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — substantive hearing

Formally warned

The regulator’s term: warning

What does “formally warned” mean?

A formal warning is a note on the practitioner's record. It does not restrict practice but tells the public that the regulator considered the conduct to have fallen below expected standards.

Concerning Michelle Harris, dentist (General Dental Council 73491).

Decision date: 23 January 2026 · Hearing started 19 January 2026 and ended 23 January 2026

In plain English

The GDC committee published a Professional Conduct Committee decision for Michelle Harris. It issued a reprimand or warning. The public outcome summary states: On 23 January 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee found Ms Harris's fitness to practise impaired and issued a reprimand. The official DPHS page links to the full determination PDF for the committee's reasons.

Charges

The DPHS public detail page records a Professional Conduct Committee decision. The official determination PDF is linked as the source document. The public outcome summary states: On 23 January 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee found Ms Harris's fitness to practise impaired and issued a reprimand.

Findings

The GDC committee issued a reprimand or warning for Michelle Harris. The public outcome summary states: On 23 January 2026, the Professional Conduct Committee found Ms Harris's fitness to practise impaired and issued a reprimand.

Source

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