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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    252

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
    Dental Assisting
    6%

  • Education level

    Master's degree
    31%
    Vocational or technical training
    25%
    High school diploma or GED
    25%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Care UK
    • Bupa
    • Clyde Munro Dental Group

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 252 profiles for Dental Nurses in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Dental Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £29,215 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,487 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationGDCBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServicePatient CareDental AssistingInstrument Sterilisation

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingDriving LicenceGDC

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementHome CareManagement

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    PhotographyNursingSVQBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementDental AssistingPhotographyInfection Prevention & ControlSterilisation

  • Dental Therapist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeDriving LicenceBiochemistryGDCNursingSVQ+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsGDCAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookEmail Software

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateCare Certificate

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsHome CareCare ExperienceMedication AdministrationDementia Care

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NursingFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRPhlebotomySVQ+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementTypingOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDecision MakingTeaching

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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 77 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, organisational skills and dental assisting.

What licenses or certifications are common for dental nurses?

Common licenses or certifications for dental nurses include: GDC, Nursing and Driving Licence.

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, dental health care assistant and registered nurse.

What level of education is common for a dental nurse?

Master's degree 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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