Join Our Friendly & Professional Dental Team – Associate Dentist Opportunities Across Northern Ireland!

Locations: BT16 | BT28 | BT53 | BT5
Flexible Hours: Part-Time & Full-Time Options Available
Start Date: We’re ready when you are!
Visa Sponsorship Available

Are you an experienced, caring dentist looking to grow your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment? We are currently welcoming applications for Mixed Associate Dentist positions across our well-established practices in Northern Ireland, with an immediate need for a Private-Only Associate Dentist in the BT5 area.

Why Join Us?

A Network You Can Trust
With over 100 surgeries across 35 dental practices, you’ll be part of a larger group that believes in consistency, quality, and community. You’ll benefit from the same high-quality equipment, fully trained dental nurses, and professional Practice Managers, wherever you work.

Patient-Focused Care
Our core mission is to ensure every patient receives the best care possible, and we empower our clinicians to provide it without compromise.

Fun, Friendly, and Dynamic Teams
We take pride in creating a workplace where no two days are the same. Work should be rewarding and enjoyable. Our teams across Northern Ireland combine professionalism with positivity.

Top-Tier Equipment & Support
All our practices are equipped with modern digital tools like Digital X-rays and Itero Scanners, ensuring you have the technology to do your best work, backed by a qualified, experienced support team.

Convenience
Most practices offer free on-site parking and excellent transport links to make your workday stress-free from start to finish.

Current Opportunities:

We are currently recruiting in and around the following postcode areas:

• BT16 – East Belfast

• BT28 – Lisburn

• BT53 – Ballymoney

• BT5 – Private-Only Role Available

What We Offer:

Full-time and part-time opportunities, tailored to your schedule
A mix of NHS and private patients (with strong private potential)
Private-only opportunities available (BT5)
A collaborative working environment with experienced dentists and therapists
Long-standing practices with established patient bases
Opportunities to work closely with Principal Dentists on complex casework

What We’re Looking For:

GDC registered or recently applied
Confident in general dentistry and committed to continuous learning
Compassionate, patient-focused, and a team player
Experience in private dentistry is an advantage (particularly for the BT5 role)

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you for a private and confidential chat about the opportunity. Whether you’re looking for a full-time role or just a few flexible days, we have something to suit you.

Simply click ‘Apply’ Today or get in touch directly, Joanne.parfitt@smartdentalcare.co.uk. We are happy to work around your needs.

Let’s build something brilliant together