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

HCPC close case following Kings View’s intervention

Dr Brown approached us for advice at very early stages of an internal investigation which was proceeding a disciplinary and an HCPC referral.Dr Brown approached us for advice at very early stages of an internal investigation which was proceeding a disciplinary and an...

HCPC registrant avoids suspension

Kings View successfully resists HCPC application for immediate suspension for client accused of lack of competence alongside integrity issues.Kings View successfully resists HCPC application for immediate suspension for client accused of lack of competence alongside...

Pharmaceutical Professional’s Fitness to Practise not Impaired

M instructed Kings View Chambers to represent them in a case involving dishonesty in the workplace.In this case, M, was accused of dishonesty in the workplace. They instructed Kings View early on in the proceedings when the matter was first referred to the General...

Kings View client’s GMC registration successfully restored

A doctor who was erased from the GMC register has successfully applied for restoration with representation from Kings View.A doctor who was erased from the GMC register has successfully applied for restoration with representation from Kings View Chambers. The doctor,...

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