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Clinicians thrive in an environment where everyone is treated with the utmost respect, regardless of their background. mydentist celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.
Join mydentist as an EEA qualified dentist
At mydentist, we are committed to providing exceptional dental and orthodontic treatment while delivering outstanding patient care. We invest in innovative technology and our practices. We offer career growth and earning opportunities for all – making us an excellent choice for dentists at all stages of their careers. We have also helped 1600 clinicians from over 60 countries start their career as a dentist in the UK, so we are well placed to support you in making the transition to UK dentistry.
With over 530 modern practices across the UK, each supported by a friendly and experienced team, you’ll have access to the UKs largest clinical support network and the training you want to advance your career. Join mydentist and we’ll ensure you have everything you need to deliver outstanding patient care.
If you are a dentist with a BDS or equivalent from outside the EEA please our ORE Dentists page.
If you are a dentist who recently qualified in the UK, we can assist you in taking the first steps in your career, please see our Early Careers page for more information. We can also support clinicians who are experienced in UK dentistry at all stages of their careers - if you hold a dentistry degree from within the United Kingdom, please visit our self-employed associate dentist page.
Your future, working with the UK’s leading dental provider
filled with choice
At mydentist, we understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer clinicians the flexibility to choose working hours and practice locations that best fit their lifestyle, both at the time of joining and as their personal circumstances change.
where you never stop learning
At mydentist we understand clinicians relish the chance to cultivate special interests within dentistry alongside numerous other progression opportunities – including growing private revenue. We are committed to providing an environment where the opportunity for professional development is not just a possibility but a priority.
with support at every step
We have the largest clinical support network within dentistry. Self-employed dentists have access to support from a Clinical Development Adviser. You would also be joining a peer network of over 3,000 clinicians across the UK.
By choosing mydentist, you’ll have access to all the training you want to follow your passions and offer patients the highest quality care. Plus, you’ll have the confidence of being backed by a recognised and respected brand.
Start your career in the UK at mydentist
At mydentist, we’re proud to have the largest number of overseas qualified dentists anywhere in the UK. No matter what part of the world you come from, you’ll be able to get the support you need to build an outstanding dental career.
Whether you’re based overseas or have already moved to the UK, we want to hear from you. Get in touch to find out more about working as a dentist in the UK and the support on offer, such as:
- A generous relocation package
- An opportunity to practice both NHS and private dentistry to meet your aspirations
- A sponsored visa to work as a dentist
- Guidance and support from a mentor at no cost to you
Why choose mydentist?
At mydentist, we’re transforming how we deliver dentistry.
We aim to provide outstanding care that is affordable and accessible for our patients. We invest in modern practices and the latest technology, offering industry leading learning and development opportunities. We are proud of the practice environments; you can focus on doing work that genuinely makes people smile.
With all this and more - it’s easy to see why your future is at mydentist.
At mydentist we offer
Your future, supported by experts
When you start work at mydentist, you’ll have a formal mentorship with a trained mentor. Your mentor will be an experienced clinician who will support you through your first experiences of working in the UK. They’re dedicated to you to answer any questions you might have and support you in developing a portfolio that will enable you to treat NHS patients as well as private paying patients.
Your future, where ambition thrives
As a mydentist clinician in the UK, you’ll have the flexibility to grow the career you want. This includes having a full and productive diary of NHS patients and all the support you want to grow your revenue. Delivering NHS work means you access entitlements to NHS long term sick pay and NHS maternity/paternity.
We’ll work with you to help you deliver the mix dentistry that’s right for you, offering unrivalled support and access to industry-leading training and development.
So, whether you already have a GDC registration and you’re ready to apply for an opportunity at one of our practices, or if you just want to find out more about what the process involves, get in touch by clicking on the button below and start your career with mydentist.
What We Do
Doing dentistry differently. We're the UK's largest provider of dentistry with more than 3,500 clinicians from 60 different countries.
Dr Mukul
Having qualified in India, Dr Mukul is one of the many clinicians working at mydentist practices across the UK who have built their careers abroad with support from mydentist.
Dr Christopher Ndidi Gbenoba
Developed to give early career dentists the best start to their careers, the mydentist mentorship programme is an amazing experience - learn more about the process from Dr Christopher Ndidi Gbenoba.
Dr Rija Siddiqui
Are you an overseas dentist looking to work in the UK? Learn more about the process from Dr Rija Siddiqui - who qualified in Pakistan and now works at mydentist Winsford.
More about working at mydentist
Award-winning dental care
We're proud to be an award-winning provider of dental and oral healthcare - an achievement only possible due to the dedication of our self-employed clinicians, practice support teams, and Support Centre teams ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care and patient safety across the nation. Learn more here.
Our charitable partners
Our compassion doesn't stop in our practices or when it reaches our patients. We are also proudly partnered with Dementia UK, helping those with dementia manage poor oral health due to difficulty caring for themselves or communicating their needs. We also have a long-standing partnership with Bridge2Aid - providing a sustainable solution to basic dentistry needs in remote communities overseas. Learn more here.
Recognition
We recognise that without self-employed clinicians, practice support teams and support centre teams it would have been impossible to achieve the incredible level of care and dedication that we are able to provide to our patients. That's why we prioritise recognition for the hard work every single day. Learn more here.
Life at mydentist
We respect each other
We're proud to be a place where every colleague can be themselves. With flexibility and choice that enables you to balance your life and career, you can make a real difference through the work what you do.
We grow together
We're building the UK's leading network of dental practices, shaping the way we deliver dentistry and creating opportunities for everyone. With aspiring career pathways, you can build and develop a career that supports you and your goals.
We achieve as one
We take pride in the outstanding care we offer our patients and the support we give each other. Whether it's through our practice teams or support centre functions, there's always someone to turn to. All of us, working collaboratively to achieve together.
EEA Overseas Dentist FAQs
Do you have questions about joining mydentist as an overseas associate dentist? Explore our FAQs to learn more about the UK's leading provider of dentistry. If you have any further questions, we're happy to help, simply contact us at [email protected].
How do overseas qualified dentists access opportunities in the UK?
If you qualified from the European Economic Area (EEA) and have a primary qualification in dentistry, then you can register with the General Dental Council and practise in the UK. To work as an NHS dentist, you will need to apply for a performer number through a separate process. We can support you with this process if you choose to work as a clinician at mydentist.
What is the process to be considered for an opportunity at mydentist?
When you apply for a role within mydentist or register your interest on this page, we'll set up a conversation between you and a recruiter who specialises in supporting overseas qualified dentists who are looking to relocate and work in the UK.
Your recruiter will discuss your experience, what you are looking for from your career and where in the UK you'd like to live and practise.
We then set up a clinical call with a member of our clinical leadership team, this is your first opportunity to engage with one of our clinicians, ask questions and gain an understanding of what it is like to work with mydentist. For example, you may want to ask about NHS dentistry, how the mydentist mentoring programme works and what support you can receive as an overseas dentist.
The recruiter will then set up practice visits with locations they recommend are a good match for you and where there is an available mentor. The practice visits can be held face to face or virtually and typically include you being introduced to the practice manager and your proposed clinical mentor, who is an experienced associate dentist working in the practice.
Can I get visa sponsorship to work at mydentist?
If you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we will be able to sponsor you. This process is initiated after you accept an offer to work at a mydentist practice and would be part of our pre-onboarding process.
The visa you would receive would be a Health and Care Visa. This means you would be prioritised when applying for your visa and you will get immediate access to benefits like the ability to bring in dependents (you will need to apply for this separately), access to NHS healthcare and access to education for any children you may have.
We would be able to fully fund your visa for five years, at which point you would be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain. If you choose you can then continue working at a mydentist practice indefinitely without the need for a further visa and without any restrictions.
What is the onboarding process like for overseas clinicians?
Once you have accepted an offer, a member of our onboarding team will be there to support you through the process. They can provide guidance and can assist you in organising the documents and checks needed for you to begin working.
You will sign a mentoring agreement, which explains the relationship between you and your mentor. We can provide support to cover the costs of your mentorship, allowing you to both practise NHS dentistry and benefit from the stability of an NHS allocation – with NHS benefits such as maternity/paternity pay, sick pay and an NHS pension.
Once you are nearly ready to start in practice you will be booked to attend a comprehensive induction in Manchester for nine days, this includes hands on practical training and really helps set you up for a successful start in practice.
Start your future at mydentist today
There’s never been a better time to join mydentist. Register your interest to start you journey today.