Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC Interim Orders Committee replaces dentist Sami Aouant's suspension with conditions
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has revoked the interim suspension on dentist Sami Aouant's registration, imposing conditions for the remainder of the original 18-month order. The conditions will be reviewed in three months.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 8 May 2026 · Updated 9 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed)
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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 Sami Aouant, dentist (General Dental Council 272031).
Decision date: 8 May 2026 · Hearing started 8 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee decided at a review hearing on 8 May 2026 to revoke the interim suspension on dentist Sami Aouant's registration and to impose conditions in its place. The conditions apply for the remainder of the original 18-month order and will be reviewed in three months. The conditions are listed on Mr Aouant's entry in the GDC register. This was an interim order review, not a final finding about the allegations.
Findings
At a review hearing on 8 May 2026, the Interim Orders Committee revoked the suspension on Mr Aouant's registration and imposed conditions for the remainder of the original 18 month order. The order will be reviewed in 3 months. The conditions on registration are listed on Mr Aouant's register entry.
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