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Dentist remains suspended over fraud allegations

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Fariba Shameli, a dentist at Findon Dental Care in Worthing, was served with an 18-month suspension in July 2021 after an investigation by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority, which led to her being accused of 1,100 cases of fraud.

The investigation was launched after an NHS dental advisor examined the practice’s dental records and identified five areas where it is alleged incorrect claims for treatment had been submitted by Ms Shameli.

According to Sussex World, “These included; pre-dated claims to show that they were completed in a previous year to when they were actually completed; claims in the incorrect band; made up claims; claims for treatment actually carried out by the foundation dentist, and claims made to the NHS for private patients.”

When interviewed, Ms Shameli claimed that each of the 1,100 claims were errors.

The publication continued, “An Interim Orders Committee (IOC) ruled in July that there would 'remain a risk to the public' if Ms Shameli continued working without 'restriction'.

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