Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 15 months
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 Louise Sarah Whittaker, dental nurse (General Dental Council 153137).
Decision date: 16 December 2025 · Hearing started 16 December 2025
In plain English
The Dental Professionals Hearings Service published an Interim Orders Committee decision for Louise Sarah Whittaker. The committee continued the interim suspension under a 15-month order. 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 under a 15-month order for Louise Sarah Whittaker. The public outcome summary states: At a review hearing on 16 December 2025, the Interim Orders Committee continued the suspension on Ms Whittaker's registration for the remainder of the 12 month High Court Extension order. The order was originally imposed on 19 July 2023 for a period of 15 months. On 5 September 2024, the High Court extended the order for 12 months. On 10 October 2025 the High Court extended the order for a further 12 months. This will be reviewed within 6 months.
Source
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