Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — interim orders hearing
GDC committee imposes 18-month interim suspension on dental technician Elias Boukhari
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee has suspended dental technician Elias Boukhari's registration on an interim basis for 18 months, with a review due in six months, according to the outcome published by the Dental Professionals Hearings Service.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 14 July 2026 · Updated 17 July 2026
Interim order imposed (interim restrictions imposed) — 18 months
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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 Elias Boukhari, dental technician (General Dental Council 161451).
Decision date: 14 July 2026 · Hearing started 14 July 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Interim Orders Committee imposed an interim suspension on dental technician Elias Boukhari for a period of 18 months at a hearing on 14 July 2026. The committee decided the suspension will be reviewed in six months. The published outcome summary does not set out any allegations or findings.
Findings
On 14 July 2026 the Interim Orders Committee suspended the practitioner's registration on an interim basis for a period of 18 months. The order will be reviewed in six months. The published outcome summary does not set out any allegations or findings.
Source
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