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
Kings View successful in revocation of NMC Interim Conditions of Practice
In this case, our client M, a nurse, faced allegations made by colleagues about her behaviour during the beginning of COVID.In this case, our client M, a nurse, faced allegations made by colleagues about her behaviour during the beginning of COVID. M approached Kings...
No case to answer for doctor facing 30 allegations of dishonesty
MPTS conclude there was no case to answer for a doctor facing 30 allegations of dishonesty.Dr GVC instructed Kings View to represent her before the MPTS in her GMC fitness to practise case. In a very complex case, Dr GVC faced 30 allegations of dishonesty across 7...
Kings View Chambers represent doctor who accepted a police caution
In this case, Dr S accepted a police caution and delayed notifying the GMC. Dr S admitted these allegations before the Medical Practitioner’s Tribunal (MPT).Dr S was represented by fitness to practise defence barrister Catherine Stock. Catherine successfully...
Kings View client avoids NMC suspension
This case involves 2 separate referrals made to the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) by different employers for related matters. The nurse, GG, was at risk of an Interim Order of Suspension that put his new employment in jeopardy.This case involves 2 separate...
GDC News and Articles
An in-depth look at Remediation in Fitness to Practise
Reflection is important to gain insight into the circumstances that led to things going wrong and from this to demonstrate remediation.
An in-depth look at Insight in Fitness to Practise
Reflection is important to gain insight into the circumstances that led to things going wrong and from this to demonstrate remediation.
Fitness to Practise: Confidentiality and Data Protection
Healthcare professionals have a duty to treat information about service users as confidential, and failure may result in impaired fitness to practise.