GDC v Vieru-York (2015) EWHC 1784

Lydia Barnfather prosecuted a Harley Street dentist for gross clinical errors involving implant surgery.

The falsification of patient records and malicious conduct towards a patient including the reporting of false concerns regarding the patient's mental health to her GP and Local Authority.

The dentist's unsuccessful appeal centred on issues concerning the independence of the expert, fresh evidence and the proportionality of erasure. The appeal was refused on all grounds.

Successfully defended the tribunal findings on appeal.