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The Case Examiners considered an allegation that on 5 June 2024, the Registrant was convicted at Dudley Magistrates Court for driving a motor vehicle on 12 May 2024 on a road, after consuming alcohol in excess of the prescribed limit. The Case Examiners considered evidence including information provided by the Registrant and confirmation of the conviction from the Court. The Case Examiners determined that there is a real prospect of the factual allegation being found proved by a Practice Committee and a real prospect of the statutory ground of conviction being established. The Case Examiners also determined that based on the available evidence, including the Registrant’s level of insight with regard to the alleged conduct, there is no real prospect of a Practice Committee finding the Registrant’s fitness to practise to be currently impaired. However, the Case Examiners considered that the Registrant’s actions, resulting in a criminal conviction, represent a significant departure from expected standards. To therefore close the case without formal action would fail to take into account the need to declare and uphold proper standards of behaviour and conduct, and the need to maintain public confidence in the dental profession. The Case Examiners have given regard to their Indicative Outcomes Guidance (February 2018) and consider that a warning in this case is necessary. Furthermore, they consider that publication of the warning for a period of 12 months is appropriate and proportionate and will ensure that the Registrant and wider profession are aware of the importance of maintaining appropriate standards of behaviour and conduct. The Registrant is reminded that this warning will form part her 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 her fitness to practise. - she should, as required by General Dental Council guidance, maintain appropriate standards of behaviour in her professional and personal lives.