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The Case Examiners considered an allegation that on 24 April 2025, the Registrant was convicted at Glasgow & Strathkelvin Sheriff Court for the offences of threatening or abusive behaviour contrary to the Criminal Justice and Licensing Scotland Act 2010 s.38(1) and domestic abuse aggravator (Scotland). The Case Examiners determined that there was a real prospect of a Practice Committee finding the factual allegations proved, and a real prospect of a Practice Committee finding the statutory ground of conviction established. However, the Case Examiners also determined that due to the reported circumstances that led to the conviction, and it being considered that the Registrant was highly unlikely to repeat such matters, there was no real prospect of the Registrant’s fitness to practise being found to be currently impaired by a Practice Committee. The Case Examiners have reminded themselves that the Registrant has been dealt with by the criminal justice system, and that it is not the Case Examiners’ role, nor the purpose of the fitness to practise process, to punish the Registrant for a second time. However, they considered that to close the case without action would fail to take into account the need to declare and uphold proper standards of conduct, and the need to maintain public confidence in the dental profession. In addition, the Case Examiners have given regard to the Registrant not allegedly complying with the GDC’s ‘Standards for the Dental Team’ (September 2013), namely Standard 9.1, which states, ‘You must ensure that your conduct, both at work and in your personal life, justifies patients’ trust in you and the public’s trust in the dental profession’. The Case Examiners have also taken into account the GDC’s ‘Case Examiner Indicative Outcomes Guidance’ (26 February 2018) and consider that a warning in this case is necessary to declare and uphold proper standards of behaviour and conduct, as well as to mark the serious impact which criminal behaviour can have on the reputation of the profession. Further, after taking into account their ‘Case Examiner Guidance Manual’ (November 2016), the Case Examiners consider that publication of the warning for a period of 12 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 of behaviour. The Registrant is reminded that she may need to disclose this warning in the future where required, and that it will form part of her fitness to practise history even after it is no longer published. The Case Examiners formally warn the Registrant that: • the commission of a criminal offence is unacceptable conduct for a registrant and can have an adverse effect on the wider public interest, this conduct should not be repeated. Any further criminal convictions will be viewed seriously and will likely call into question her fitness to practise. • she should, as required by the General Dental Council’s ‘Standards for the Dental Team’ publication and associated guidance, maintain appropriate standards of behaviour in her personal life as detailed in Standard 9.1 ‘You must ensure that your conduct, both at work and in your personal life, justifies patients’ trust in you and the public’s trust in the dental profession’.