Join mydentist as a trainee dental nurse, and you’ll learn how to deliver outstanding patient care while being supported by the UK’s leading dental provider. 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 working to help the nation smile.
As a trainee dental nurse, you will already be working towards a dental nurse qualification or apprenticeship. You may be eligible to join mydentist and continue your training with your external course provider, rather than start the mydentist NEBDN accredited level 3 course.
As trainee 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.
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.
Quality, affordable dentistry is in demand, and you'll play your part in delivering it as part of the largest dental network in the UK. We are shaping the way we deliver dentistry, we are growing and investing in our practices and our people. This creates opportunities for our people. You can be confident you are supported by a recognised and respected dentistry brand who have exciting plans for the future.
We provide you with opportunities to learn alongside friendly teams that support one another. Whilst completing your dental nurse qualification you will have a mydentist nurse mentor and the support of the Academy. You are never alone while learning and managing your nursing responsibilities.
If you are already completing a qualification you will have already met the relevant eligibility criteria. If you are unsure what type of course you are currently enrolled on, we can check this for you.
If you decide to move over to the mydentist in house course. You will need to be employed for a minimum of 16 hours a week as a student in order to work toward the qualification to become a qualified dental nurse.
Our in-house diploma course entry requirements are a minimum of English GCSE grade 4/C or above. If you do not meet this requirement, at interview stage, we can allow you to complete an online English Assessment. To qualify for enrolment, you would need to achieve a minimum level 2. These results are issued instantly.
*Some practices also offer a location premium, this is factored into the rates in our adverts where applicable.
To train and develop your career working towards a vocational qualification with a mix of on the job and online training.
The environment in a dental surgery is fast paced and ever changing, so you need to be prepared for anything! You will take an active role in ensuring you’re always prepared by staying incredibly organised. From paperwork, to patient schedules, and exam room prep, there are many ways organisation will help you be successful.
This is an important trait to ensure patient safety and comfort in the surgery. In order to be successful, you’ll need the ability to concentrate on and pay attention to even the smallest details.
It’s fair to say you’ll be working with your hands a lot! And when you’re assisting the dentist, you’ll be working in a tight space on a small part of the body. Having great control of the small muscles of your hands and fingers is important. Great hand-eye coordination is also a must as you’ll need to work precisely with small tools and instruments.
You will play an important role in patient satisfaction – you’ll often be the first and last person a patient interacts with! The way you act and present yourself is reflective of the overall practice. What does this mean?
This is vital in any workplace, but especially in a practice. For the day to run smoothly and on-schedule, you’ll need to work effectively as a team player. You will be a liaison between different parties, so you’ll need to communicate effectively with various types of people – from patients of all ages to dental staff and dentists. Great chairside manner is key!
A big part of being a good communicator is knowing how to listen. You will interact closely with patients every day. Your ability to correctly respond to patient’s concerns or questions starts by lending an ear and listening well. Additionally, you’ll need to have good listening skills in order to correctly follow instruction. This requires you to be able to;
You’ll have to balance all your duties in a smooth and effortless manner. Between preparing examination rooms and sterilising equipment, you’ll need to be ready to answer phone calls, greet and escort patients, answer insurance and billing questions, and assist the other dental staff with procedures. You should enjoy juggling multiple tasks in the span of an hour or even a few minutes, in order to succeed in this role.
A high proportion of the population suffer from anxiety about going to the dentist. You need to be aware of this common phobia and provide a compassionate, empathetic attitude to patients at all times. You want to help patients feel calm and do your best to ensure they feel relaxed and confident throughout their appointment.
If you’re not excited about the thought of assisting and helping others, then a career in dental assisting may not be for you. You should love and take pride in doing everything you can to work as a team and support your dentist. You’ll be working chairside for a high proportion of your day;
Determination and strong work ethic will go a long way toward your successful career as a dental nurse. No day will be the same. You’ll have with busy days, some unhappy (and happy) patients, problems to solve, and more. If you are resilient and dedicated to always giving your best you are likely to take these more challenging days in stride!
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'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 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.
There’s never been a better time to join mydentist. Find out more about our current trainee dental nurse vacancies below.
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