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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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organisational Skills8%
    Dental Assisting6%

  • Education level

    Master's degree32%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    Bachelor's degree24%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years30%
    3-5 years20%

  • Current company

    Clyde munro dental group
    Comely Bank Dental
    Meadowbank Dental Practice

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year38%
    1-2 years38%
    2-5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 231 profiles for Dental-Nurses in Edinburgh

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Dental Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £29,233 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £39,896 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlGDCCross-Infection ControlBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServicePatient CareDental AssistingGDC

  • Trainee Dental Nurse / Receptionist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceGDCDental Assisting

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPractice ManagementManagement

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceGDC

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementHome CareManagement

  • Trainee Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    MicroscopyHospital ExperienceBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsDental AssistingPatient CareSterilisationInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection Control

  • Dental Hygienist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    NursingDental Hygiene ExperienceGDCDental ExperiencePeriodontal Patient Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipInfection Prevention & ControlRecord KeepingPeriodontal Patient Care

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    PhotographyNursingSVQBasic Life SupportBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementDental AssistingSurgeryPhotographyInfection Prevention & Control

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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 78 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, Driving Licence and Nursing.

What are some job titles related to dental-nurses?

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

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 9 years of professional experience.

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