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
Client cleared of all fitness to practise allegations
Our client has been cleared of all probity and integrity allegations after an 18‑month investigation concluded with a full finding in his favour at the facts stage. A healthcare professional has been cleared of all probity and integrity allegations after an 18‑month...
Pharmacy business owner avoids GPhC fitness to practise hearing
The case centred on early‑stage governance failings identified in the pharmacist's business. The pharmacist had openly acknowledged shortcomings in the initial setup of the service. Working alongside Kings View Chambers and Kings View Resolutions, they implemented...
Kings View Chambers wins case against GPhC request for removal
A pharmacist facing serious regulatory action in the online pharmacy sector has avoided removal from the register after the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee accepted defence submissions and imposed a suspension instead. A...
Suspension order revoked immediately after successful Social Work England review
A social worker referred to as V has had their suspension order revoked with immediate effect following a successful review hearing before Social Work England (SWE). The decision concludes a challenging fitness to practise process that began with allegations of lack...
GDC News and Articles
Overseas fitness to practise problems can follow you home
Fitness to practise concerns overseas can affect your UK registration. Learn how GMC v Grajn highlights disclosure duties and foreign sanctions.
The right of appeal in fitness to practise cases and why early legal engagement matters
Fitness to practise appeals explained: understand your rights, strict deadlines, and why early legal advice is crucial to avoid adverse findings and protect your career.
Court of Appeal clarifies how tribunals should apply sanctions guidance in fitness to practise cases
Court of Appeal ruling clarifies how the GMC’s Sanctions Guidance should be applied in fitness to practise cases, especially involving non‑clinical misconduct, confirming a structured but evaluative approach for MPTS and other UK healthcare regulators.