The report revealed that 18 dental professionals were removed from the register following Practice Committee hearings, representing 0.01 per cent of all registered dental professionals.
The report, which breaks down FtP cases by a range of equality, diversion and inclusion (EDI) characteristics, shows that 1,401 new concerns were received during 2024, representing an eight per cent increase compared to 2023. Of these concerns, 88 per cent were resolved at assessment and case examiner stages, with only 12 per cent progressing to a practice committee hearing.
In total, the regulator completed 1,294 assessments during 2024, a 10 per cent decrease from 2023, reflecting a reduced caseload in this area during the year. The number of Practice Committee initial hearings held also decreased by 18 per cent, from 91 in 2023 to 73 in 2024.
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