Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — review hearing
GDC extends Philip Johnson-Smith's suspension for 12 months
Following a health review, the Committee extended the existing suspension from its expiry date and directed a further review. Private health details are redacted in the published decision.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 2 September 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
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Concerning Philip James Johnson-Smith, dentist (General Dental Council 283887).
Decision date: 2 September 2026 · Hearing started 2 September 2026
In plain English
On 2 September 2026, the GDC Health Committee extended Philip Johnson-Smith's suspension for a further 12 months, beginning when the existing order would otherwise expire. The Committee found that his fitness to practise remained impaired on health grounds and that conditions were not currently workable. A further review will take place before the extended suspension expires. The published determination redacts private health details.
Charges
This was a review of an existing suspension in a health case, rather than a hearing of new misconduct allegations. The public determination redacts private health information.
Findings
The GDC Health Committee found that Mr Johnson-Smith's fitness to practise remained impaired by reason of adverse health and that there was no evidence of a material change in circumstances. It found that conditions were not currently workable and extended the existing suspension by 12 months from the date it would otherwise expire, with a further review before the extended period ends.
Source
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