The dentist appealed against an order for his erasure from the register, after findings as to misconduct in the filing of claims to the NHS, despite his acquittal by a criminal court. Held: The appeal failed. Whilst it would not be usually fair to proceed with disciplinary charges brought on similar facts, it not need … Continue reading Ashraf v General Dental Council: Admn 29 Jul 2014
Judges: Holman J Citations: [2015] EWHC 381 (Admin) Links: Bailii Statutes: Dentists Act 1984 29 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Health Professions Updated: 05 August 2022; Ref: scu.543106
A dentist was convicted of traffic offences including driving whilst disqualified. He was suspended from practising as a dentist for 12 months. He appealed, and the court substituted a suspension from practice itself suspended for two years. That would give ample opportunity for the appellant to demonstrate or otherwise his ability not to re-offend. The … Continue reading Dad v The General Dental Council: PC 13 Apr 2000
