Your future, in your hands

Join mydentist as an apprentice dental nurse

Join mydentist as an apprentice dental nurse, and you'll train to become a dental nurse while being supported by the UK's leading provider of dentistry. While you study, you'll play a vital role in one of more than 530 modern dental practices, each with its own friendly and experienced team, delivering outstanding patient care and working to help the nation smile.
As an apprentice dental nurse, we register you on to the Tempdent level three qualification fully funded by mydentist. As an apprentice dental nurse, you will earn £10.70 per hour if you are under 21 and £11.44 per hour if you are 21+ years old (April 2024 career structure pay rates). Once qualified your earnings start to rise and you receive a newly qualified bonus payment. 
By choosing mydentist, you’ll join a team built on an inclusive and collaborative culture where respect is a given, and we all achieve as one. If you’re seeking a career that offers training, stability and support, join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to caring for patients and putting smiles on faces.

Your future, working with the UKs leading dental provider

Your future, with work and life in balance

in your hands

With more than 530 locations across the nation, we are likely to have a practice close by your home. We offer stable hours and can support you to achieve a balance between your life and career. Supporting you to achieve your dental nursing qualification and GDC registration as you embark on the limitless possibilities of your new career. As you grow personally and with any changing circumstances during your career with us. And, when the day is done, your work is too.

What qualifications do I need to become an apprentice dental nurse?

The Tempdent apprenticeship entry requirements are that you achieved a minimum of English and Maths GCSE grade 4/C or above. Or an equivalent level 2 qualification in English and Maths which may have been achieved on a previous apprenticeship program or qualifications achieved at school in your home country.

Other eligibility criteria

You must also hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of your apprenticeship and have lived in the UK/EEA for the past 3 years.

You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week in order to work towards the qualification to become a qualified dental nurse.

Our apprenticeship dental nursing training partner Tempdent

Tempdent is the UK's leading dental training provider, with over 25 years of expertise in supporting trainee dental nurses and other dental professionals. Their industry-leading apprenticeships, including the Tempdent dental nurse course, continue to shape the future of the dental profession. Their team of dedicated and experienced tutors guide thousands of apprentices through to successful qualification each year, leaning into learners' individual needs to consistently achieve the highest pass rates across the UK at 99.8%.

Tempdent said:
"We are not only proud to be recognised as the number one provider of Dental Nurse Apprenticeships in England, but our commitment to our Apprentices has been further validated when they voted for us as the UK's highest-rated dental training provider and placed us in the top 3% across all sectors. We are delighted to partner with mydentist, providing best-in-class training for aspiring dental professionals across the UK."

Apprentice dental nurse
career path

*Some practices also offer a location premium, this is factored into the rates in our adverts where applicable.

What personal attributes do you need to become a dental nurse?

Motivation and passion

Great organisational skills

Great attention to detail

Great dexterity

Professionalism

Strong Communication

Ability to listen

Ability to juggle priorities

Compassion and empathy

Desire to support and help

Resilience

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Life at mydentist

We respect each other

We respect each other

We're proud to be a place where every colleague can be themselves. With flexibility and choice that enables you to balance your life and career, you can make a real difference through the work what you do.

We grow together

We grow together

We're building the UK's leading network of dental practices, shaping the way we deliver dentistry and creating opportunities for everyone. With aspiring career pathways, you can build and develop a career that supports you and your goals.

We achieve as one

We achieve as one

We take pride in the outstanding care we offer our patients and the support we give each other. Whether it's through our practice teams or support centre functions, there's always someone to turn to. All of us, working collaboratively to achieve together.

Start your future with mydentist today 

There’s never been a better time to join mydentist. Find out more about our current apprentice dental nurse vacancies below.