GDC helps Police to prosecute
The General Dental Council has worked with the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a woman for fraud.
On March 6, 2013 Rakshander Shah was found guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court of fraud by false representation contrary to Section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006.
Ms Shah was sentenced to 40 weeks imprisonment, suspended for two years.
Ms Shah was using the name and registration number of a GDC registrant to work in and around London as a dental hygienist as recently as 2010.
She has never been registered with the GDC.
By law all dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, dental hygienists, dental therapists and orthodontic therapists must be registered with the GDC to work in the UK. This is to ensure only appropriately qualified and skilled dental professionals are part of the dental team looking after patients.
Anyone who has concerns about an individual being involved in the illegal practice of dentistry can contact the GDC on 0845 222 4141 or by email illegalpractice@gdc-uk.org
In addition patients can check their dental professional is registered by logging on to the GDC’s website.
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