Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
GDC dismisses Nigel Lindsay Kennedy's registration appeal over CPD shortfall
The Registration Appeals Committee found a five-hour CPD shortfall for 2024–2025 and dismissed the appeal against removal from the dentists register. It said Mr Kennedy could apply for restoration after completing the required CPD.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 20 August 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 Nigel Lindsay Kennedy, dentist (General Dental Council 53613).
Decision date: 20 August 2026 · Hearing started 20 August 2026
In plain English
The GDC Registration Appeals Committee dismissed Nigel Lindsay Kennedy's appeal on 20 August 2026 against his removal from the dentists register for non-compliance with continuing professional development requirements. The Committee found that he had completed five of the ten CPD hours required for 2024–2025. It considered his explanation but found no evidence of exceptional personal circumstances preventing compliance, and said he could apply for restoration after completing the required CPD.
Charges
This registration appeal concerned the Registrar's decision to remove Mr Kennedy from the dentists register for non-compliance with the requirement to complete ten hours of verifiable continuing professional development during 2024–2025.
Findings
The GDC Registration Appeals Committee found that Mr Kennedy had completed five hours of verifiable CPD during 2024–2025, leaving a five-hour shortfall. It considered his explanation for not completing the required hours and found no evidence of exceptional personal circumstances preventing compliance. The Committee dismissed the appeal and said he could apply for restoration after completing the required CPD.
Mitigating and aggravating factors
Mitigating factors
The GDC acknowledged Mr Kennedy's long history of practice and CPD compliance, and that this incident coincided with his planned retirement. Mr Kennedy said he had subsequently intended to undertake occasional work and had completed further CPD when alerted to the requirements. The Committee considered his explanation but found no evidence of exceptional personal circumstances preventing compliance.
Source
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