Fraudulent dentist is struck off
A DENTIST who created 800 ficticious patients in Scarborough as part of a fraud costing taxpayers more than £400,000 has been struck off.
The General Dental Council took the decision at a disciplinary hearing over David Heppleston, who made more than 3,800 false claims for payment from the NHS.
Since the fraud was uncovered, Heppleston, 47, has repaid more than £259,000 and the NHS is seeking to recover the remaining funds through civil action.
The GDC ruling means McKenzie is barred from working as a dentist.He was jailed for four years in 2006 after admitting 100 fraud charges, totalling £448,000.
He served a year behind bars after his sentence was reduced on appeal.
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Last Updated:
27 March 2008 8:47 AM
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