Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed
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 Mohammed Abu Shahed, dentist (General Dental Council 284457).
Decision date: 19 December 2025 · Hearing started 19 December 2025
In plain English
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service published an Interim Orders Committee decision for Mohammed Abu Shahed. The committee continued the interim suspension. 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 continued the interim suspension for Mohammed Abu Shahed. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 19 December 2025 the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Mr Shahed's registration for the remainder of the High Court Extension order. The order was originally imposed on 21 July 2023 for 15 months. On 18 October 2024 the High Court extended the order for 12 months. On 13 October 2025 the High Court Extended the order for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed within 3 months. Please note that this registrant is currently subject to sanctions under three separate cases.
Source
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