Dental-Nurses for hire in Edinburgh

Find dental nurses who assist with procedures, maintain instruments, and ensure patient comfort while commonly utilizing skills in communication, organization, and infection control to support dental practices effectively. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Edinburgh to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    228

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Dental Assisting7%
    Organisational Skills7%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training30%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    High school diploma or GED24%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years18%

  • Current company

    Comely Bank Dental
    Meadowbank Dental Practice
    Polwarth Dental Clinic

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years28%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 228 profiles for Dental-Nurses in Edinburgh

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Dental Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £29,169 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,866 yearly

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  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationX-RayInfection Prevention & ControlGDCBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServicePatient CareDental AssistingInfection Prevention & Control

  • Registered Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NMCCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceVenepunctureDermal Fillers+3 more

    Skills

    NursingHospital ExperienceIV TherapyWound CareWound ManagementIntravenous Cannulation

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicenceCare Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHome CareCare ExperienceMedication AdministrationDementia Care

  • Dental Therapist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceBiochemistry+3 more

    Skills

    GDCCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookEmail Software

  • Trainee Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Laboratory ExperienceFirst AidPhotographyMicroscopyBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDental AssistingPatient CareInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection ControlMedical Imaging

  • Dental Health Care Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Statistical AnalysisData AnalyticsAnalyticsStatisticsData Analysis SkillsNursing+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMultidisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementComputer LiteracyITComputer Skills

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What's the average time to fill a dental nurse role?

The average time to fill a dental nurse role is 76 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do dental-nurses tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dental nurse include: communication skills, dental assisting and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a dental nurse?

Common licenses or certifications for dental-nurses include: GDC, Driving Licence and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.

What are some job titles related to dental-nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental-nurses include: dental therapist, trainee dental nurse and dental hygienist.

What level of education is common for a dental nurse?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a dental nurse in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a dental nurse?

Most dental-nurses have 10 years of professional experience.

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