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Dental practitioners, dental surgeons or dentists, diagnose and treat mouth and teeth problems. They help people prevent dental disease and encourage good oral health. Find out how to qualify, and the skills that you’ll need for this role.
As a dental practitioner, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing and treating oral health problems. In a hospital, dental clinic or private practice, you’ll work closely with a team of dental nurses, hygienists and reception staff.
You’ll be using your technical knowledge of dentistry and excellent interpersonal skills to support people to live better and healthier lives. There can be great job satisfaction, especially when you can see how much you’ve helped a patient.
Your main role as a dental practitioner will be to assess, diagnose and treat dental problems. Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a dental practitioner in the UK is £31,200.
As a dental practitioner, you’ll usually be based in one practice. This means travel for work is rare, although you might attend conferences in the UK or internationally.
Due to needing to see patients face to face, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to work from home as a dental practitioner.
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