Legal representation for dentists Leeds

The practice committee will be either:

• The professional conduct committee
• The professional performance committee
• The health committee

The dentist may be subject to special conditions outlined by an interim orders committee or suspended until the enquiry is completed.

Hearing

The practice committee will have all evidence presented before them, including that of witnesses wherever relevant. The dentist will be given every opportunity to present evidence in their defence.

Decision

If the dentist’s fitness to practice is proved to be diminished on the balance of probabilities, the following action can be taken:

• A reprimanding
• Imposition of conditions on the dentist’s practice
• Suspension for a set period of time
• Indefinite dismissal, prohibiting the dentist from working in this field

Appeal

The dentist can appeal against any decision or judgement to the High Court within 28 days of the decision.

Internal disciplinary proceedings

We also represent dentists involved in cases where their employer or line manager has brought internal disciplinary proceedings against them.