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

General Dental Council close case with no further action

The General Dental Council has closed its investigation into our clients' fitness to practise, with no further action.The General Dental Council has closed its investigation into our clients' fitness to practise, with no further action. Our client, A, faced multiple...

Successful GMC restoration for our client

In this case, our client, IB, was successful on their first attempt seeking restoration to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) register. Their application was opposed by the GMC.In this case, our client, IB, was successful on their first attempt seeking restoration...

Doctor able to practice unrestricted

A number of recent cases, where doctors were sanctioned by the GMC, has raised questions about the regulator’s stance on the issue of doctors taking part in climate protests. Is the GMC’s stance justified and what should doctors know when they consider taking part in...

NMC finds no misconduct for our client

In this case, our client, F, faced fitness to practise proceedings before the NMC dating back to 2018.In this case, our client, F, faced fitness to practise proceedings before the NMC dating back to 2018. This case has been before the Nursing and Midwifery Council...

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