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

Doctor free to practice without restriction

Our client faced a number of allegations but with our representation, their fitness to practise was not found impaired, and they are free to practice without restriction.Our client faced a number of allegations but with our representation, their fitness to practise...

Pharmacist cleared of all charges

Our client was cleared of all charges brought against them by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Our client was cleared of all charges brought against them by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The client was recommended our services from a former...

Doctor avoids erasure sanction

Where the GMC (or MPTS) deems there to be evidence of impaired fitness to practise, they will go on to assess whether the doctor poses a risk to public protection that requires action on the part of the GMC (or MPTS). A look at the criteria the GMC & MPTS decision...

No case to answer in HCPC case for our client

With advice and representation from Kings View Chambers, we have secured a no case to answer for our client, who was facing allegations before the HCPC.In this case, our client was facing allegations regarding impaired fitness to practise before the Health and Care...

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