Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — review hearing
GDC extends Hoda Chahid's suspension after review of misconduct and health concerns
The GDC committee extended dental nurse Hoda Chahid's suspension for 12 months after finding her fitness to practise remained impaired. The extension follows the existing order's expiry, subject to appeal.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 10 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
Suspension (suspended from practice) — 1 year
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Concerning Hoda Abdmalik Chahid, dental nurse (General Dental Council 308679).
Decision date: 10 September 2026 · Hearing started 10 September 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that Hoda Abdmalik Chahid's fitness to practise remained impaired and extended her suspension for 12 months. The committee said it had received no further evidence of insight or steps to address its concerns. The extension begins when the existing order expires on 19 October 2026, subject to appeal. Another review will follow. Details of the private hearing remain withheld.
Charges
Review of a six-month suspension imposed in March 2026 following findings of misconduct and adverse physical or mental health. Details of the underlying matters are withheld in the public determination.
Findings
The committee found that fitness to practise remained impaired on public protection and public interest grounds. It had no further evidence of insight, reflection or management of the health condition. It extended suspension for 12 months from the existing order's expiry on 19 October 2026, subject to appeal, with a further review before expiry. The hearing was private; this is the published redacted determination.
Source
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