Associate Dentist

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
Competitive
Expiry date:12 Apr 2026
Start date:12 Jan 2026
Private Dental Associate – Permanent Opportunity
📍 York | 🗓 Starting at 2 days with scope to increase |💼 Fully Private Practice | 🖥 SOE Software |💰 45% Private Split

We are looking for a motivated, patient-focused Dental Associate to join a respected and well-established private dental practice in York on a permanent basis. This role would suit a clinician who enjoys building long-term patient relationships, delivering high-quality dentistry, and working in a practice that genuinely values both its patients and its clinicians.

Initially available for 2 days per week, this position offers flexibility, stability, and real opportunity to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Working Pattern & Flexibility
  • Preferred days: Wednesday and Friday
  • Additional day: Monday available if required
  • Hours:
    • 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday finish at 4:30pm
  • Start date: ASAP
About the Practice

This is a high-quality private practice with an excellent reputation and strong patient loyalty. The environment is professional yet relaxed, with a genuine emphasis on teamwork and clinical standards.
  • 3 modern, well-equipped surgeries
  • Established private and Denplan patient base
  • SOE dental software
  • Excellent staff and patient retention with long practice tenure
  • Easy residential and on-street parking nearby
  • A friendly, collaborative culture — consistently described as a great place to work
Clinical Scope & Development

The role focuses on general private dentistry, with excellent opportunities to broaden your clinical exposure and develop areas of interest, including:
  • Oral Surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Referring and building experience in Implants and Orthodontics
You’ll be supported to work at a pace that allows you to deliver quality care, communicate effectively with patients, and build trust-based relationships — the cornerstone of successful private dentistry.

Remuneration
  • 45% private split
  • Transparent and open discussion around expected earnings at interview
  • Denplan patients available
  • Long-term stability and opportunity to grow your diary
Essential Requirements
  • Strong experience in general dentistry
  • A local, reliable clinician committed to continuity of care
  • High professional standards and a patient-first approach
  • Comfortable working independently while being a strong team player
Desirable Attributes
  • Experience using SOE
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence explaining treatment options
  • Values efficiency, organisation, and the true value of clinical time
  • Enjoys private dentistry for the relationships, autonomy, and quality outcomes it allows
Why This Role Stands Out
  • Permanent private opportunity in York
  • Flexible starting point with room to grow
  • Supportive, experienced clinical team
  • Strong patient base and excellent practice stability
  • A practice that values people, time, and quality dentistry
Apply Now If you’re a Dental Associate seeking a high-quality private role where you can enjoy dentistry, build lasting patient relationships, and feel genuinely supported, this could be an excellent fit.

👉 Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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