Preliminary Investigation Committee
The Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC) is a statutory committee under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
Dr Emily Knapp
Biography
Emily Knapp is a practicing dentist who has spent most of her career working with adults and children with additional needs. She is currently the Clinical Dento-Legal Advisor for PortmanDentex, advising on matters of law, regulation and ethics.
Until recently, she was a Fitness to Practise Chair for the General Dental Council, hearing professional misconduct, performance and health cases for dentists and dental care professionals. She serves as an External Clinical Advisor for the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman, who are the last resort for complaints about NHS care. She has been appointed as a Professional Member on the First Tier Tribunal for Health, Education and Social Care.
Emily holds degrees in Dentistry and History, and postgraduate qualifications in Dental Sedation and Dental Law and Ethics. She has recently completed a Masters of Law.
Emily is the proud owner of three beagles, who she races in both canicross and bikejor.
Committee membership
- Preliminary Investigation Committee - appointed 2025
Declaration of Interests
| Directorships | None |
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| Shareholdings | Knapps Securities Limited - Person with Significant Control |
| Consultancies | Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman - External Clinical Advisor |
| Appointments to other bodies |
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| Membership of other veterinary or allied organisations | None |
| Employment | Clinical Dentolegal Advisor (Portman Dental Care Ltd) |
| Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register) |
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| Interests relating to immediate family or close friends | None |
| Other relevant information | None |