Dental Professionals Hearings Service determination — registration appeal
GDC appeals committee allows Areeg Abdalla's appeal against refused dental therapist registration
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee has allowed Areeg Abdalla's appeal against the Registrar's refusal to register her as a dental therapist, finding she has the requisite knowledge and skill; her case now returns to the Registrar for the remaining checks.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 29 May 2026 · Updated 8 July 2026
Appeal allowed (appeal succeeded)
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What does “appeal succeeded” mean?
The practitioner appealed against an administrative decision (typically a refusal of registration or removal from the register) and the regulator's appeal committee allowed the appeal — the original decision was overturned.
Concerning Areeg Baderalden Salih Abdalla, dental therapist (General Dental Council 336580).
Decision date: 29 May 2026 · Hearing started 29 May 2026
In plain English
The GDC's Registration Appeals Committee decided on 29 May 2026 to allow Areeg Baderalden Salih Abdalla's appeal against the Registrar's decision to refuse her registration as a dental therapist. The committee was satisfied that she has the requisite knowledge and skill for registration, based on her dentistry qualification and around 12 years' experience in Sudan. Her case was remitted to the Registrar to assess the remaining registration requirements, including identity, English, character and health.
Findings
The Registration Appeals Committee was satisfied that the appellant demonstrated the requisite knowledge and skill to be registered as a Dental Therapist under section 36C(4) of the Dentists Act (Matter C). It found her a credible witness and took into account her undergraduate dentistry qualification covering elements relevant to Dental Therapy, around 12 years' experience working as a dentist in Sudan, targeted CPD and self-reflections, experience of UK dental practice, and a 12-week return to clinical practice in Sudan in 2025. The appeal was allowed and the case remitted to the Registrar to assess the outstanding Matter D requirements (identity, knowledge of English, good character and good health).
Source
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