Posts Tagged ‘General Dental Council’
St Albans dentist accused of seducing married patient
A dentist from St Albans is facing a General Dental Council hearing after a female patient accused him of trying to seduce her. A female patient claims Milan Shah, from Alexander House Practice, made a series of phone calls to her, pestering her to be with him and encouraging her to leave her husband. Mr […]
Jailed dentist’s life has been ruined by sexual assault charges
The lawyer representing jailed dentist, Roger Klein, has revealed that the sexual assault charges brought against her client have ‘ruined’ his life. Anya Lewis, who represented Mr Klein in court last week, said that Mr Klein was facing financial ruin, as well as having to serve a prison sentence and come to terms with a […]
Cheshire dentist jailed for sexual assault
A married dentist has been jailed after a judge found him guilty of sexual assault. Roger Klein, a married father, was ordered to spend fifteen months in prison and sign the sex offender’s register for ten years by Judge Martin Rudland. Klein was accused of sexual assault by a female patient, who claimed he had […]
Carlisle dental patient left with chronic pain
A dental patient from Carlisle has been left with persistent facial pain following a procedure to fit a dental bridge. Andrew Plant, from Scotland Road, Stanwix, has been suffering from chronic facial pain since he had the bridge fitted three years ago. He now gets through the day by taking strong painkillers, which ease the […]
Dental patient gets payout after botched treatment
A dental patient has been given £50,000 in compensation after she was left in agony after botched dental treatment. Jean Wall, from Droylesden, visited her dentist to correct a crooked front tooth; however, her treatment went wrong and she was left unable to eat or drink and endured severe pain for prolonged periods of time. […]
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 […]
General Dental Council appeals for volunteers
The General Dental Council has appealed for volunteers from Derbyshire to join the advisory panel. The GDC is appealing for all dental professionals, including dentists, dental nurses, dental therapists, hygienists and dental technicians to consider applying for the voluntary position, which will allow them to fulfil an important role in the dental industry. Panellists are […]
New inquiry launched after dentist faked his own death
A new inquiry has been launched after it was revealed that a dentist faked his own death in order to claim massive insurance payouts. Neil McClaren, a 46 year old dentist from Peterhead was detained by police following investigations into fraud and allegations and complaints from several financial organisations, including the NHS. It is believed […]
Dentist suspended because his English isn’t good enough
A dentist from Dumfries has been suspended by the local NHS board because his English is not good enough. Onofrio Brancato, an Italian who qualified in Bologna in 1985, has been suspended because he failed to prove that his spoken English was good enough. NHS Dumfries and Galloway confirmed the suspension, saying that the dentist […]
Dentist faces being struck off after flouting hygiene regulations
A dentist from Sheffield could be struck off after it was revealed that he flouted hygiene regulations in order to maximise profits. Mohammed Siddiqui, from High Green, may lose his right to practice after it was found that he used old syringes and rusty instruments and examined and treated patients without wearing gloves at his […]
