Smart Dental Care
Private/NHS/Essential Plan Associate Dentist
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Mixed Associate Dentist/NHS, Essentials Plan & Private
Excellent Private Potential, Longridge Road Dental Centre, Preston PR2
Full-Time or Part-Time
About the Role
Are you looking for a mixed role where you can enjoy the stability of NHS and Essentials Plan patients, while having the opportunity to grow your private dentistry ethically?
Longridge Road Dental Centre is a busy, established practice with strong patient demand and an excellent opportunity for a motivated Associate Dentist to join our team.
Grow Your Private Dentistry
Genuine demand for private treatments including composites, cosmetic dentistry, and short-term orthodontics. Build your private caseload by listening to patients, providing appropriate treatment options, and helping them make informed choices.
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Established Patient List
Join a busy practice with an established patient base, allowing you to build long-term patient relationships from day one.
Mixed Income Opportunity
A combination of NHS, Essentials Plan, and Private dentistry, giving you a stable foundation with genuine scope to develop your private income.
Competitive UDA Rate
Attractive UDA rate, dependent on experience, with a realistic and manageable target.
Flexible Working
Full-time or part-time considered, with hours structured around the right clinician.
What We Offer
- Modern, well-equipped surgeries
- Digital radiography and rotary endodontics
- Experienced clinical and nursing team
- Strong administrative and management support
- Opportunities to develop your private skill set
- Mentoring opportunities for experienced dentists
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What We’re Looking For
- GDC-registered Dentist
- Active NHS Performer Number
- Patient-focused and ethical approach
- Strong communication and treatment planning skills
- Desire to develop private dentistry
Free on-site parking and excellent transport links
About Smart
Longridge Road in Preston, Lancashire is part of Smart, with 100+ surgeries across 35 practices in the North West of England and Northern Ireland. We are proud of our 4.7 Trustpilot rating and commitment to supporting our clinicians.
Interested?
If you’re looking for a mixed role with NHS stability, Essentials Plan patients, and genuine private growth, apply today for a private and confidential chat.
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