Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
Appeal against removal dismissed
The regulator’s term: appeal dismissed
What does “appeal against removal dismissed” mean?
The practitioner appealed against an administrative decision (typically removal from the register for non-compliance) and the regulator's appeal committee dismissed the appeal — the original decision stands.
Concerning Lauren Catterall, dental nurse (General Dental Council 294220).
Decision date: 25 March 2026 · Hearing started 25 March 2026
In plain English
The GDC tribunal decided that Lauren Catterall's appeal against removal from the Dental Care Professionals register was dismissed. The Registration Appeals Committee found she had completed only 4 of the required 10 verifiable CPD hours for the period August 2023 to July 2025. The committee concluded that her oversight did not constitute an exceptional circumstance, and the original erasure decision was upheld. She may apply for restoration once CPD requirements are met.
Charges
Appeal against the Registrar's decision to erase Miss Catterall from the Dental Care Professionals register for non-compliance with CPD requirements. Miss Catterall failed to complete the minimum 10 verifiable CPD hours for the period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2025, having completed only 4 verifiable hours.
Findings
The Registration Appeals Committee concluded that Miss Catterall did not complete her required CPD hours for the period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2025. CPD undertaken outside this timeframe was not considered relevant. The Committee found that oversight is not an exceptional circumstance and it is the responsibility of a registrant to ensure they meet all criteria for registration. The appeal was dismissed. The Registrar's decision to remove Miss Catterall from the register will take effect upon expiry of the 28-day appeal period.
Source
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