Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking a Substitute Dentist for their Garstang practice, offering a fully private opportunity from July 2025 to April 2026. The role promises a supportive environment with a full patient diary, alongside numerous professional development opportunities and benefits.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Large clinical support network

Referral bonuses

Discounted Invisalign courses

Implant discounts

Practice marketing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a private dental practice setting.
• Ability to work independently as a self-employed dentist.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care in a well-managed environment.
• Work Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 5pm.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Tools

Dentally Software

Job description

Associate Dentist

Substitute Dentist - Fully Private - Garstang

We’re seeking a Substitute Dentist to work with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Garstang.

Opportunity details:

• Private opportunity from July 2025 to April 2026
• Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 5pm
• Well-managed, supportive environment with a full diary

About Bupa Dental Care Garstang:

Our practice has 5 surgeries, modern facilities, fully computerised with Dentally software, digital x-ray, OPG, and Apex Locator. We have a strong reputation locally, with a team of 5 dentists, including specialists in endodontics and socio-orthodontics, supported by qualified professional staff.

Garstang is a traditional market town near Preston, with a vibrant community.

We offer the Bupa Smile Plan, allowing patients to spread the cost of routine care, fostering regular attendance and stabilising revenue. Partnering with Bupa also enables you to treat insurance patients, expanding your private work opportunities.

Benefits of working with Bupa:

• In-house CPD events and professional development
• Large clinical support network
• Referral portal
• 5% rebate on Bupa Labs spend

Additional perks:

• Discounted Invisalign courses and lab bills
• Implant discounts with major brands
• Referral bonuses for clinicians and support staff
• High standards of clinical governance and practice support
• In-house complaint team
• Practice marketing support
• Network of over 380 practices for relocation options

As the only UK corporate dental provider not backed by private equity, Bupa is committed long-term to the dental industry, reinvesting profits to improve patient care worldwide.

To discuss this opportunity, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Emma Hitchens
[e-mail]
[phone]

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