Dental practitioners Salary

About this role

Dental practitioners diagnose, treat and prevent oral health conditions. They examine patients, perform dental procedures, provide preventive advice and manage clinical teams within dental practices or hospital settings, as classified under the 2020 Standard Occupational Classification.

Key responsibilities

• Examining patients and diagnosing oral health conditions
• Performing dental treatments including fillings, extractions and restorations
• Providing preventive care advice and oral health education
• Managing dental practice operations and clinical teams
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a BDS or equivalent dental degree (5 years) and registration with the GDC (General Dental Council). Specialists require additional postgraduate training.