Associate Dentist

Barnstaple, Devon, South West, England
Competitive
Expiry date:20 Dec 2026
Start date:21 Sep 2026
🦷 Associate Dentist | 40–50% Split | Private Practice | Flexible Hours & Growth Opportunity 🦷

Permanent | 3 Days per Week Initially | Potential to Expand to 4–5 Days | 40–50% Split DOE | iSmile | 6-Surgery Private Practice

Are you a GDC-registered Associate Dentist looking to join a growing private practice where you can build your patient base and potentially increase your working days over time?

An exciting opportunity is available for a confident Associate Dentist to join a 6-surgery private practice on a permanent basis. The role will initially be 3 days per week, with the potential to increase to 4–5 days as the practice continues to grow over the coming year.

With flexible start and finish times and a broad range of private dentistry, this is an opportunity for a dentist who enjoys delivering high-quality general dentistry while developing their cosmetic and Invisalign experience.

📍 The Opportunity

Position: Associate Dentist
Employment Type: Permanent
Practice Type: Fully Private
Start Date: ASAP

🗓 Working Pattern

Monday–Friday

3 days per week initially
Potential to expand to 4–5 days as the practice grows
Working days can be discussed around the needs of the practice and the successful candidate
🕒 Flexible Hours

Typical working hours are:

08:30 or 09:00 start
16:00 or 17:00 finish

There is flexibility around start and finish times, providing the opportunity to agree a working pattern that works well for both the dentist and the practice.

💷 Remuneration

40–50% split, depending on experience

The practice is looking for a dentist who can provide confident, high-quality private dentistry and build strong relationships with patients.

🏥 About the Practice

This is an established 6-surgery private practice offering a modern clinical environment and a varied range of private dentistry.

The practice uses iSmile and provides the opportunity to work across general dentistry alongside Invisalign, whitening and cosmetic treatments.

As the practice continues to grow, there is the potential for the successful dentist to increase their working days from 3 to 4–5 days, providing scope to develop a longer-term role within the practice.

Practice Highlights

✨ Fully private practice

✨ 6 surgeries

✨ iSmile software

✨ Flexible working hours

✨ 40–50% private split DOE

✨ Potential to increase from 3 to 4–5 days

✨ General, Invisalign, whitening and cosmetic dentistry

✨ On-site parking unavailable, but long-stay parking permits are provided for a car park approximately 10–15 minutes away

🦷 Clinical Exposure

The role offers a varied private caseload including:

High-End General Dentistry
Invisalign
Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic Dentistry

This would suit a dentist who is confident across general dentistry and enjoys providing a high standard of clinical care, while also being comfortable discussing and delivering cosmetic treatment options.

🧩 The Ideal Associate

The practice is looking for a dentist who is:

✔ GDC registered

✔ Confident in high-end general dentistry

✔ Professional and patient-focused

✔ An excellent communicator

✔ Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of patients

✔ Comfortable supporting and treating anxious patients

✔ Confident discussing treatment options with patients

✔ Friendly, approachable and able to build strong patient relationships

✔ Reliable and committed to providing high-quality private dentistry

Excellent communication is particularly important, with the practice looking for someone who can build trust and rapport with patients from a wide range of backgrounds and ensure they feel comfortable throughout their treatment journey.

🌟 Why Consider This Opportunity?

✨ 40–50% split DOE

✨ Permanent private position

✨ 3 days per week initially

✨ Potential to increase to 4–5 days as the practice grows

✨ Flexible start and finish times

✨ 6-surgery private practice

✨ iSmile software

✨ Invisalign, whitening and cosmetic dentistry

✨ Opportunity to build a long-term role within a growing practice

✨ Long-stay parking permits provided

📩 Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're a confident Associate Dentist looking for a flexible private opportunity with the potential to increase your days as the practice develops, this could be an excellent next step.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity to join the team.

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