Dental Nurses for hire in Wakefield

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 Wakefield to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    126

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    14%
    Organisational Skills
    11%
    Time Management
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Vocational or technical training
    33%
    Bachelor's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Bupa Dental Care
    • Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
    • mydentist (UK)
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 126 profiles for Dental Nurses in Wakefield

Last updated: 7 Nov 2026

Dental Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wakefield: £27,386 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £36,273 yearly
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  • Apprentice Dental Nurse (Level 3 - A level Qualification)

    West Yorkshire

    Licenses & certifications

    A LevelFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceComplaint Handling
  • Dental nurse

    Ossett

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceGDC

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementInfection Prevention & ControlCross-Infection ControlMicrosoft Word
  • Dental Nurse

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceGDC

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFire SafetyFirst AidFirst Aid ResponsePatient Care
  • Dental Nurse

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceGDC

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingPatient Care
  • Dental nurse

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Electronic Patient Record SystemsDental SoftwareCar up to 3.5 TonnesEmergency MedicineMedical Reception and Administration ExperienceFirst Aid Administration+12 more

    Skills

    LeadershipComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDental AssistingDental ReceptionistCommunication Skills
  • Dental Nurse

    Wakefield

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    GymnasticsDrivingDental AssistingNursingLeadershipOrganisational 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, organisational skills and time management.

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: qualified dental nurse and apprentice dental nurse (level 3 - a level qualification).

What level of education is common for a dental nurse?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a dental nurse in Wakefield, 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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