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 Alistair Paul James, dentist (General Dental Council 68106).
Decision date: 18 March 2026 · Hearing started 18 March 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that Alistair Paul James should be subject to an interim suspension order on his registration as a dentist. The Interim Orders Committee imposed the suspension on 18 March 2026 for a period of 18 months. This is an interim measure pending further investigation and proceedings; no substantive findings on the underlying allegations have been made at this stage. The order will be reviewed in six months.
Findings
On 18 March 2026, the Interim Orders Committee imposed an interim order of suspension on Mr James's registration for a period of 18 months. The order is due to be reviewed in 6 months. No substantive findings on the underlying allegations have been made at this stage.
Source
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