Associate Dentist, Mixed Practice with Exceptional Private Potential
Smiles & Family Dental Practices/BT53 & BT43/Northern Ireland
Part-Time or Full-Time Considered, Locum Option Available, Immediate Start (or wait for the right candidate)
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Dentist to join our well-established Smiles & Family Dental Practices across BT53 (Ballymoney) and BT43 (Ballymena) in Northern Ireland.
This is a mixed NHS/private role with huge and growing private potential across both sites. Private dentistry is a major focus within our practices, with strong patient demand and excellent scope to develop high-value treatments in a supportive, well-structured environment.
We also welcome interest from dentists who may prefer to begin as a locum. A 6-12 week trial period can be arranged, with a structured review to support transition into a permanent Associate role if desired.
Location
1. Family Dental Care Centre, Ballymoney (BT53 6HZ)
2. Smiles Dental Practice, Ballymena (BT43)
The Role
Position: Associate Dentist (Mixed Practice)
Hours: Full-time or part-time – flexible days and sessions to suit your lifestyle
Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable depending on experience, with exceptional private earning potential
About the Practices
Our practices are long-established, highly regarded, and continue to grow due to increasing demand for private treatments.
3. A stable NHS base
4. Massive private earning potential across both BT53 & BT43 sites
5. Strong and increasing patient demand for private dentistry
6. Opportunity to grow and develop private treatments with full support
7. Private dentistry is a key growth area within our practices, with real scope to build a substantial private list in areas such as restorative, cosmetic, and general private treatments.
The Opportunity
This is an ideal role for a dentist who:
8. Wants to significantly grow and develop private income, values clinical freedom and high-quality care, is looking for flexibility and long-term stability and would like the option to trial the role as a locum before committing.
You will benefit from:
9. An existing, well-maintained patient list, strong and consistent demand for private treatments, a supportive framework to expand clinical interests and a real opportunity to maximise private conversion
Why Join Us
10. Mixed practice with exceptional private potential
11. Private dentistry is a major and expanding part of both practices
12. Option to start as a locum before committing
13. Flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time)
14. Excellent earning potential from both NHS and private work
15. Clinical freedom with well-managed appointment times
16. Immediate start available (or flexibility for the right candidate)
Facilities & Clinical Support
Our modern, fully equipped practices include:
17. Digital X-rays
18. Rotary endodontics
19. Intraoral cameras
20. Efficient workflows and structured clinical diaries
You will be supported by:
21. Experienced, fully trained dental nurses
22. Hygienists and therapists
23. A knowledgeable and approachable practice manager
24. A friendly, stable team with low turnover
Professional Development
We are committed to supporting our associates with:
25. Ongoing CPD support, opportunities to expand into private treatments, long-term, supportive working relationships, and mentorship, where appropriate, to develop private skillsets
Location & Lifestyle
Both Ballymoney and Ballymena offer:
26. Lower cost of living compared to many UK regions, easy access to Belfast and the North Coast, beautiful countryside and coastal surroundings and a welcoming and relaxed community atmosphere
Who We’re Looking For
27. GDC-registered dentist (or in the process)
28. Confident in general dentistry
29. Interest in private dentistry (experience beneficial but not essential)
30. Strong communication skills and patient focus
31. Reliable, positive team player
What Our Team Says
"The team feels like a family, and the support is exceptional."
Great patients, great flexibility, and real opportunity to grow private work."
Interested?
If you’re looking for a mixed role with genuine, substantial private growth potential at our Smiles or Family Practices in Northern Ireland, and the option to try the practice as a locum before committing, we would love to hear from you. 'Apply' now or get in touch for a confidential, informal discussion via email:
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