Fixed Term Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Canterbury seeks an experienced Associate Dentist for a fixed-term position covering maternity leave. The role offers the opportunity to work in a fully private setting, with modern facilities and equipment. You will enjoy significant earning potential and access to professional development resources. Interested candidates should have a dental degree and experience in general dentistry. Flexible working hours include Thursday and alternate Fridays.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Referral fee incentives

Qualifications

• Qualified dentist with a dental degree.
• Experience in private practice preferred.
• Ability to manage patient relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide general dentistry services to patients.
• Manage private patient care and follow-up.
• Utilize modern tools and technology effectively.

Skills

General Dentistry

Private Practice Management

Customer Service

Education

Dental Degree

Tools

Dentally software

Itero

CBCT

Job description

Overview

Associate Dentist opportunity at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in The Smile Centre, Canterbury, Kent. This is a fixed term, self-employed position as a Fixed Term Associate Dentist.

Opportunity details

• Maternity Cover October 2025 to September 2026
• 9-5 Every Thursday alternate Fridays
• Fully Private - General Dentistry
• Great private earning potential to grow your business
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

About The Smile Centre Canterbury

Established referral centre with a modern working environment, fully computerised (Dentally software), digital x-ray and Apex Locator. Ortho, Endo and Implant specialisms specific to the practice. Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a team of fully-trained professional support staff.

Location: on the outskirts of the city centre. A 20 minute walk from Canterbury West train station, with fast trains from St Pancras (55 minutes).

Parking: Nearby parking and several park-and-ride options.

Equipment: Itero, Prime Scan, CBCT and OPG.

Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan to help patients budget for routine preventive dentistry, providing a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with no fees or admin costs; you are paid for the services you offer at private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa also enables you to provide dental treatment to insurance customers and grow private work.

Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount with Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• Receive up to £3,000 referral fee for referring Clinicians & Support Staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice-level marketing support to help you grow your business
• Network of 380+ practices for relocation opportunities

Why we’re different: we are the only corporate dental provider in the UK not backed by private equity, committed to the UK dental industry for the long term, serving private and NHS patients. As a limited liability company, Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to improve patient care.

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