526 Dental jobs in the United Kingdom

Associate Dentist required to take on a full list of patients covering a Maternity Leave at Beechview Dental Care, Belfast.

• Start Date: Available from March 2026
• Fixed Term Maternity Leave cover for 12 months
• Full list of private patients, ideal opportunity for a general dentist with a keen interest in clear aligners
• Surgery space available: 3 x days per week available across Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Modern and well equipped practice with a great local reputation and a loyal patient base
• Experienced support team
• Full clinical freedom
• Excellent earnings

Beechview Dental Care is located close to the centre of Belfast. We are a busy and established six surgery practice with a loyal patient base which is comprised of both Health Service and private (fee paying) patients. We offer a wide range of private treatments including clear aligners, orthodontics, restorative and cosmetic work and facial aesthetics. Inside the practice you will find smart, modern, well equipped surgeries, a pleasant working environment and a well-run operation. Our experienced support team ensure that our Dentists can focus on their patients and delivering the best possible clinical outcomes.

If you would like to find out more, please apply or contact Vikki on or alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with friends or colleagues.

This role may be subject to a relevant criminal records check, called an AccessNI check. You will be advised about this at interview stage, and you must disclose if there is any reason why you cannot work in regulated activity.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to being offered a position with Portman Dental Care. Policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders, as well as the secure handling, use storage and retention of disclosure information is available by e-mailing The AccessNI Code of Practice is available by going to

Company Description

Pure Smiles is a family-run dental surgery based in Fulham, South London. We specialize in providing high-quality dental care to the local community, with a focus on preventive care and minimally invasive techniques. Our team offers a range of dental solutions, including orthodontic, restorative, oral surgery, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation services.

Role Description

Our beautiful, well established completely private practice has an opening for an exceptional Dental Nurse. You must be a team player, have a great positive attitude everyday, put our patients first and help us deliver an excellent experience.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that all patients receive a prompt and friendly welcome at every visit. As well as working alongside the clinicians in a chair-side role, you may be involved in additional operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Practice. You will need an accredited qualification and registration with the GDC. Experience in private practice is preferable.

Requirements:

• Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Nurse qualification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Commitment to the role and the aims of the practice.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Company events

Experience:

• Dental Nursing: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Valid GDC registration (required)

Work Location: In person Fulham, London

We are IMPRESS. We believe everyone deserves a smile they’ll love. WE ARE HIRING!

We are seeking an experienced Dental Nurse to join our friendly team. An exciting and unique opportunity for you who is passionate about dentistry and is looking for a platform to develop and take their career to the next level!

The job role requires GDC registration for delivering the best customer care and dental scans using an Itero scanner and other dental responsibilities. Candidates with experience in Orthodontics would be a bonus, however Full training is given.

Impress are well-established, CQC registered, fast-growing companies with over 11 flagship clinics across the UK .

Why Join Us:

• Attractive Compensation Package based on experience and expectations.
• Permanent Full-time and Part-time contracts, hours per week are dependent on your availability.
• 28 days holiday including

PE Global are pleased to be partnered with one of the largest private dentist practices in the UK.

We are looking for experienced Dental Nurses who can pick up ad-hoc shifts to support the practices when they are short staffed.

You will be working in state of the art and modern practices, who have a friendly and supportive vibe!

Hours of work:

Shifts are typically through the week – Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am – 7pm depending on the needs of the practice.

The role:

• Update and maintain patient records - digitally held
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Sterilizing Instruments
• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists, assisting with procedures
• Ensure a clean and safe environment
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care and assistance
• Possible reception duties
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Great time keeping skills

What you’ll need:

• GDC Registration
• Minimum 1 year experience
• DBS check
• Up to date vaccinations

In return we offer:

• Holiday Pay
• Opportunity to join our company Pension Plan
• Uniforms
• Weekly pay

If you’re a dedicated Dental Nurse with a passion for patient care, please get in touch. .Join our Locum Dental Nurse Team and make a difference to smiles across the UK!

Company Description

Pure Smiles is a family-run dental surgery based in Fulham, South London. We specialize in providing high-quality dental care to the local community, with a focus on preventive care and minimally invasive techniques. Our team offers a range of dental solutions, including orthodontic, restorative, oral surgery, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation services.

Role Description

Our beautiful, well established completely private practice has an opening for an exceptional Dental Nurse. You must be a team player, have a great positive attitude everyday, put our patients first and help us deliver an excellent experience.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that all patients receive a prompt and friendly welcome at every visit. As well as working alongside the clinicians in a chair-side role, you may be involved in additional operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Practice. You will need an accredited qualification and registration with the GDC. Experience in private practice is preferable.

Requirements:

• Dental Surgery Assistant/Dental Nurse qualification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Commitment to the role and the aims of the practice.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Company events

Experience:

• Dental Nursing: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Valid GDC registration (required)

Work Location: In person Fulham, London

Maternity cover for a Dental Hygienist to work on an employed or self-employed basis at The Dental Academy, in Daresbury, Cheshire.

The Dental Academy is possibly the longest established Private Dental Practice in the North West of England.

We have earnt and strive to retain the respect and recognition of our patients and fellow dental colleagues for our exceptional levels of patient care and treatment standards.

Our team consist of a Specialist Orthodontist, Specialist Endodontist, Dentist with a Specialist interest in Periodontics, Cosmetic/Aesthetic Restorative Dentists, Implant Dentists, Oral surgery provision and access to a Clinical Dental Technician with clinical sessions on site.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in read on.

• Start Date: December 2025, or a later start will be considered.
• Days available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and half a day Saturday
• Maternity Cover role for 9 a fixed period of 9 months
• Preventative dental health and the treatment of gum disease
• Building on and developing a highly established and loyal patient list
• Highest standards of professional cleaning and patient and clinical care
• Support of an experienced and qualified team
• Working with some of the best clinicians in the North West
• Must hold GDC registration as a Dental Hygienist

We are part of the PortmanDentex family of dental practices operating predominantly private practices across the UK. Our objective is to be the best by putting our patients and clinical excellence first. We are proud to have been Dental Industry Outstanding Business Winners in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity or to find out about other opportunities at Portman, please press apply or contact Vikki on or Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with friends or colleagues.

Join Dentalcare Group as a Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurse at Dentalcare Winterbourne and Marlborough.

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Dental Nurse looking to grow your career in a supportive and modern environment?

Here at Dentalcare Group , we pride ourselves on putting our patients first and ensuring we deliver the best possible care across our NHS and Private services.

Applications are open to both UK-based and international nurses.

The Centre for Oral, Clinical and Translational Sciences (COCTS) brings together discovery and clinical scientists combining efforts aimed at improving oral and dental health through research and innovation leading to translation. The Centre is in an exciting phase of renewal with significant investment into state-of-the-art interdisciplinary science laboratories and support of translational and clinical research. Members of the centre have international reputations in mineralised tissue research, biomaterials, tissue engineering, device and diagnostic technology development, computer science and AI, and clinical research. Strong educational support is provided to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and we seek to appoint an academic that will strengthen and diversify the capacity of the centre in both research and education.  

We are aiming to recruit outstanding clinical academics who will help shape the future of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences at King’s College London.

Roles are advertised at all seniority levels with the option of applying for either an Education and Research (E&R) pathway or Academic Education Pathway (AEP) 

For both pathways the role offers the opportunity to provide academic and clinical leadership in Restorative Dentistry, shaping the future of undergraduate and postgraduate dental education at King’s. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting the development of innovative curricula.

E&R post-holders will champion internationally leading research in Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences that advances the strategic priorities of the Faculty, the College, and King’s Health Partners (KHP), securing funding, generating internationally leading outputs, and developing the next generation of clinical academic leaders.

AEP post-holders will contribute to enhancing educational quality and innovation with a pathway that provides appropriate recognition, reward and opportunities for advancement. They will play a key role in the leadership of Integrated Clinical Care services at Guy’s Hospital.

For all roles there will be an expectation to deliver outstanding patient care in line with professional standards while fostering strong partnerships with the NHS and wider stakeholders to translate research and teaching into tangible clinical impact. As a mentor and role model, the post holder will support the professional and academic development of students, trainees, and colleagues, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and ambitious community. They will also contribute to the wider academic life of the Faculty through leadership, governance, and strategic engagement appropriate to their level, ensuring that Restorative Dentistry at King’s maintains its international standing for excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1.    Full GDC registration with licence to practice and on the Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry or eligible for registration within 6 months. 

2.    Specialty training in Restorative Dentistry 

3.    PhD qualified in relevant subject area 

4.    Capacity to build & maintain relationships at all levels of organisations & the skills to work effectively. 

5.    Ability to deliver high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels within their specialist area*  

6.    Ability to successfully supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level students to completion*  

7.    Evidence of providing clinical leadership and contributing to the strategic ambitions/directions of a clinical service*  

8.    Established record in attracting research grants and publishing internationally excellent peer reviewed outputs in Restorative Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences*  

9.    Track record of publications in oral and dental research and education with outputs of a high 3* or 4* standard suitable for return in the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) *  

* evidence will reflect level of appointment L/SL/R/Prof

Desirable criteria

1.    Fellow (or higher) of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent) or eligible for membership *  

2.    Track record of nationally and internationally recognized achievements in oral and dental research and undergraduate and postgraduate education *  

3.    Leadership experience in dental educational programmes *  

4.    Evidence of prominent role in national or international scientific bodies in the field of Restorative Dentistry or one of the monospecialities *  

5.    Evidence of collaborative research at national or international level *  

* evidence will reflect level of appointment L/SL/R/Prof  

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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