Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC Interim Orders Committee continues interim suspension of dentist Stephen Lodge
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has continued an interim suspension on dentist Stephen Gary Lodge's registration at a 27 May 2026 review. The 18-month order was first imposed in July 2025 and will be reviewed again within six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 27 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 Stephen Gary Lodge, dentist (General Dental Council 67010).
Decision date: 27 May 2026 · Hearing started 27 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 27 May 2026 to continue the interim suspension of dentist Stephen Gary Lodge's registration for the remainder of an 18-month order first imposed from 21 July 2025. The committee said the order will be reviewed again within six months.
Findings
At a review hearing on 27 May 2026, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Mr Lodge's registration for the remainder of the 18 month order. The interim order was originally imposed from 21 July 2025. This will be reviewed in 6 months.
Source
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