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The circumstances of this case relate to the registrant receiving two convictions for three offences of driving with excess speed, imposed by Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 20 February 2025 and Derby Justice Centre on 24 March 2025. The Case Examiners determined that there is a real prospect of the factual allegation being found proved by a Practice Committee, a real prospect of the statutory ground of conviction being established but no real prospect of a Practice Committee finding the registrant’s fitness to practise to be currently impaired. In the circumstances, therefore, the Case Examiners have determined to issue a warning to indicate to the registrant that, whilst this matter has not been referred to a Practice Committee, his actions were a departure from expected standards, which warrants a formal response from the General Dental Council (GDC). The Case Examiners have taken into account the Case Examiner Guidance Manual (November 2016) regarding the criteria to be considered when minded to issue a warning, and also the Case Examiner Indicative Outcomes Guidance (February 2018) in relation to examples of types of cases for which it may be appropriate to issue a warning, including for a criminal conviction for an offence of this type. Based on this guidance, the Case Examiners consider that a warning in this case is necessary to declare and uphold proper standards of behaviour and conduct. Further, the Case Examiners consider that publication of the warning for a period of 24 months is appropriate and proportionate in the circumstances and will ensure that a message is sent to the registrant and to the wider profession regarding the importance of maintaining appropriate standards. The registrant is reminded that this warning will form part of his Fitness to Practise history, even after it is no longer published and may need to be disclosed as required. The Case Examiners warn the Registrant that: • the commission of a criminal offence can have an adverse effect on the wider public interest, and this conduct should not be repeated. Any further criminal convictions will be viewed seriously and will likely call into question his fitness to practise. • he should, as required by General Dental Council guidance, maintain appropriate standards of behaviour in his professional and personal lives.