Posts Tagged ‘Disciplinary’
GDC warns Dentists to keep Equipment up to date
The General Dental Council has issued a warning to dentists to keep their equipment up to date. The GDC has advised dentists to ensure that all their dental equipment is up to date to avoid breaking the law. The warnings have come after a number of disciplinary hearings have arisen, as a result of failure […]
Florida dentist faces disciplinary hearing
A dentist in Ocala, Florida is set to face a disciplinary hearing in front of the Florida Board of Dentistry later this month due to reports of negligence and fraud. Dr. Ben Spivey, who runs Spivey Enterprises, was alleged to have ripped off patients and ruined their teeth according to eight official complaints made between […]
GDC consulting the public on potential rule change
The General Dental Council (GDC) is asking members of the public and registered members their opinion on a potential rule change, which would mean an increase in the number of Fitness to Practise panel members. The GDC is obliged to ask people about the change because it would require a change to the Council’s Constitution […]
Dentist could be struck off for stalking ex
A dentist faces disciplinary action after his ex-girlfriend accused him of stalking her. Alan Beck, from Dundonald, was given a restraining order but continued to linger around his ex-girlfriend’s house; the dentist also bombarded her with text messages and cards. Last June, Mr Beck was banned from going within 50 metres of his ex-girlfriend, Diana […]
Hornsey dentist keeps her job despite being ‘a risk to patients’
A dentist from Hornsey has been allowed to keep her job, despite being told she was a ‘risk to patients’ health’ by the General Dental Council. Maryam Ashrafi, a 42 year old dentist, appeared in front of the General Dental Council following complaints from a patient, who accused the dentist of leaving her looking “like […]
