Dental Nurses for hire in Preston
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 Preston to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 34%
- Vocational or technical training
- 28%
- High school diploma or GED
- 25%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust
Atos
Hermitage healthcare
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
Dental Nurse: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £27,991 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,221 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Qualified Dental Nurse
Leyland
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceGDCSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsDental AssistingNursingInfection Prevention & ControlLead Dental Nurse
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceGDCSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementDental AssistingDental ReceptionistFront DeskDirect Access Dental Therapist/Hygienist
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceGDCDentistry ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsPatient CareDental ExperienceDentistry ExperienceTime ManagementTreatment PlanningCustomer Advisor
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Updating Electronic Care RecordsDentistry ExperienceCross-Infection ControlPatient-Centred CareDental Hygiene ExperienceClinical Record Keeping+21 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPeriodontal Patient CareAnaestheticsPaediatricsPaediatric DentistryTrainee Dental Nurse
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Electrical Apprenticeship ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsBlending and MixingInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection ControlDecontaminationDental AssistingLead Dental Nurse
Preston
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsNursingCare Quality Commission Compliance OversightCare Quality Commission StandardsClinical Governance Policies
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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, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for dental nurses?
Common licenses or certifications for dental nurses include: GDC, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to dental nurses?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental nurses include: lead dental nurse, trainee dental nurse and qualified dental nurse.
What level of education is common for a dental nurse?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a dental nurse in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dental nurse?
Most dental nurses have 6 years of professional experience.
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