Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee imposes 18-month interim conditions on dentist Jessica Patel-Barnes
The General Dental Council's Interim Orders Committee has imposed conditions on dentist Jessica Patel-Barnes' registration for a period of 18 months, with a review to follow in six months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 18 June 2026 · Updated 8 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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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 Jessica Patel-Barnes, dentist (General Dental Council 103237).
Decision date: 18 June 2026 · Hearing started 18 June 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that interim conditions should be placed on dentist Jessica Patel-Barnes' registration. On 18 June 2026, the Interim Orders Committee imposed conditions on her registration for a period of 18 months. The committee directed that the interim order be reviewed in six months.
Findings
On 18 June 2026, the Interim Orders Committee imposed conditions on Ms Patel-Barnes' registration for a period of 18 months. The committee directed that the order be reviewed in six months.
Source
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