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Enjoy access to the latest jobs in dentistry across the UK and exciting international locations. We recruit dentists and dental care professionals at all levels of experience, from recently qualified to senior, for permanent and contract / locum jobs.


Our expert recruitment consultants will strengthen your application with advise about CV presentation, interview techniques and job offer negotiation and if your application is successful, will assist with professional regulation with the relevant dental regulatory authority, immigration and relocation.


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 Odyssey recruits candidates for the following jobs in dentistry

General Dentist

  • general dentistry
  • cosmetic dentistry


Specialist Dentist

  • Endodontist
  • Paediatric Dentist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • Oral Medicine Specialist
  • Oral Pathologist
  • Orthodontist
  • Periodontist
  • Prosthodontist
  • Public Health Dentist


Dental Care Professional


  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Nurse
  • Dental Therapist
  • Dental Technician
  • Clinical dental technician
  • Orthodontic therapist

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jobs in Dentistry

  • What qualifications are required for dentist jobs ?

    Candidates for dentist jobs must have a  basic dental degree accepted by the professional regulatory authority in the proposed jurisction of practice. Basic experience requirements must also be satisfied, usually completed internship and several years of clinical practice experience.


    Candidates for specialist dentist jobs must have appropriate specialist postgraduate training and a qualification in the appropriate specialist field.


    The favoured qualifications  in general dentistry are as follows:

    1. UK - BDS
    2. Ireland - BDS
    3. USA - BDS/DDS/DMD
    4. Canada - BDS/DDS/DMD
    5. Australia and New Zealand - BDS
    6. Germany - Bachelor's degree
    7. France - Bachelor's degree
    8. Sweden - Bachelor's degree

    Qualifications from other countries are often accepted so please contact us if uncertain if your qualification will be accepted for a particular role.


  • What is the scope of practice of a general dentist?

    A general dentist will work in a dental clinic, polyclinic or hospital practice providing regular dental services to out patients in the community and hospital in patients with acute or chronic dental problems.


    Specialist dentists will practice in hospitals or clinics in their defined specialist field accepting patients referred by general dentists.


  • Are career prospects good for dentists?

    Many healthcare systems report a shortage of dentists and dental specialists and have work for dentists as locums (contract staff) and in permanent jobs. 


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