General Dental Council (GDC) Defence Barristers
We are leading medical and healthcare defence barristers acting for a range of dental practitioners in all matters relating to their fitness to practise before the General Dental Council (GDC). Our experience include acting for dentists and other dental practitioners from both the NHS and private sector who work in across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland).
GDC Fitness to Practise
We are leading medical and healthcare defence barristers acting for a range of dental practitioners in all matters relating to their fitness to practise before the General Dental Council (GDC).
We represent and advise a range of dental practitioners before the General Dental Council including:
- Dentists
- Dental therapists and dental hygienists
- Dental nurses
- Dental technicians
- Clinical dental technicians
- Orthodontic therapists
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Our experience include acting for dentists and other dental practitioners from both the NHS and private sector who work in across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland).
Any dentist or dental practitioner facing proceedings before any General Dental Council (GDC) committee, must seek specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity for the best outcome.
With our experience in the criminal courts and other adversarial tribunals, we have gained special expertise and understanding at contested hearings. Our strategic approach often leads to a early case conclusions and at times without the need for full fitness to practise committee hearings.
We are rated excellent by our clients for our regulatory defence service and customer service.
Contact us today for an initial free and no obligation consultation on 020 7060 1221 or administration@kingsviewchambers.com.
Dental Student & Fitness to Practise
The standards set by the General Dental Council (GDC) expected of registered dental professionals apply equally to dental students. A finding of impaired fitness to practise could have lasting and significant implications for dental students.
We also act for, and represent, Dental students facing competency, conduct and other fitness to practise proceedings.
Recent Cases
Pharmacist escapes erasure with representation from Kings Chambers
IK faced extremely serious allegations relating to both his personal and professional conduct. A negative finding could have resulted in immediate erasure from the register. Our client, a pharmacist, IK, has avoided the most severe sanction of removal from the...
Case review: GMC closes case against doctor without sanction
The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into doctor A with no further action taken. The enquiry followed a complaint concerning Dr A’s treatment of an elderly patient. The General Medical Council (GMC) has closed a Provisional Enquiry into...
Doctor escapes serious regulatory action following fitness to practise investigation
A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious regulatory action after a drink driving incident.A doctor has received a formal warning following a fitness to practise investigation, avoiding more serious...
Doctor secures successful outcome at MPTS hearing following expert legal support
A doctor has successfully defended their professional standing following a full fitness to practise hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). A doctor has successfully defended their professional standing following a full fitness to practise...
GDC News and Articles
High Court ruling highlights risks of facing fitness to practise hearings alone
High Court ruling warns that attending fitness to practise hearings without specialist legal support can lead to unfair outcomes.
2025 Fitness to Practise in Review: Key trends shaping UK regulation
Our 2025 fitness to practise review highlights key FtP issues, major regulatory trends and the strong outcomes we achieved for clients this year.
Assessing insight when a registrant denies allegations in fitness to practise proceedings
How fitness to practise panels can assess genuine insight when a registrant denies allegations and offers no apology, balancing fairness with public protection.
