Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 18 months
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?
An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Concerning Ashleigh Karen Adams, dentist (General Dental Council 257779).
Decision date: 20 September 2022 · Hearing started 20 September 2022
This sanction period has elapsed.
In plain English
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service published an Interim Orders Committee decision for Ashleigh Karen Adams. The committee imposed an interim suspension under an 18-month order. This is an interim, precautionary decision while the GDC process continues, and the public detail page does not record final findings about the underlying concerns.
Charges
The DPHS public detail page records an Interim Orders Committee decision. It does not set out final charges or final findings; interim orders are precautionary restrictions while the GDC process continues.
Findings
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service records that the Interim Orders Committee imposed an interim suspension under an 18-month order for Ashleigh Karen Adams. The public outcome summary states: On 20th September 2022 the Interim Orders Committee suspended Ms Adams for a period of 18 months. This will be reviewed in 6 months. Please note Ms Adams is currently subject to separate interim order under a different case.
Source
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