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On 23 January 2024 the registrant was convicted by magistrates of using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without insurance on 30/06/2023 contrary to Road Traffic Act s.143. 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, or the purpose of the fitness to practise process, to punish the registrant for a second time. The case examiners consider that using a motor vehicle without insurance is unacceptable, and demonstrates a lack of judgement on the part of the registrant as well as risking harm to members of the public. However, to close the case without action would fail to take into account the wider public interest, which includes the need to declare and uphold proper standards of conduct, and the need to maintain public confidence in the dental profession. The case examiners therefore 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 illegal behaviour can have on the reputation of the profession. Further, the case examiners consider that publication of the warning for a period of 6 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. Publication of the warning will also satisfy the public interest in this matter. The registrant is reminded that this warning forms part of her fitness to practise history, even after it ceases to be published, and should be declared when requested. The case examiners therefore formally 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.