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Qualified Dental Nurse

£25,500Full TimePermanentNot specifiedHealthcare
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 20 March 2026

Job Description

Regent Dental Care is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Qualified Dental Nurse to join out Friendly and Professional team. Key responsibilities will include: assist dentists, therapists and other dental professionals with patient care, prepare and maintain the clinical environment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments; ensure patients comfort and provide reassurance before, during and after treatments, safely handle dental material , instruments and equipment. Support reception duties including scheduling appointments and managing patient records We offer a starting salary of £25,500 per annum and you will be required to work 38 hours per week across our 3 practices. You must be flexible to work varied hours including some evenings and weekends. If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling career with Regent Dental Care please send your CV and cover letter detailing your healthcare experience and interest in the role to pm@regentdental.im

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi48%
AI exposure (AIOE)i62%

This role contains a mix of routine (instrument sterilization, record management) and augmented (clinical prep, compliance) tasks, with several core responsibilities (patient reassurance, emergency support) requiring human presence and empathy. AI and automation can streamline many administrative and technical processes, but direct patient care and emotional support remain resistant to full automation.

Task analysis

  • Assist dentists and therapists during patient treatments by preparing instruments and materials.
  • Clean and sterilize dental instruments and maintain clinical environment hygiene.
  • Reassure and support patients before, during, and after dental procedures.
  • Handle dental materials, instruments, and equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Schedule appointments and manage patient records, including updating treatment information.
  • Support reception duties such as greeting patients and answering queries.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols in the dental practice.
  • Assist in managing dental emergencies under the direction of the dentist.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 6141Dental nurses
O*NET: 31-9091.00 Dental Assistants
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Human health activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £40k
This vacancy
£25,500
UK sector median
£32,841
UK sector mean
£37,924
£0£10k£20k£30k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Use dental practice software for efficient record-keeping
  • Leverage AI tools for appointment scheduling accuracy
  • Adopt digital compliance checklists for health and safety

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
35%5 yrs
60%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

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🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyDental practice management software

Automates records, scheduling, and compliance checks

🤖 AI AgentAI appointment assistant

Handles bookings and patient reminders autonomously

🔀 RestructureHybrid admin-clinical roles

Combine admin tasks with clinical support functions

Recommendation

Augment role

Human empathy and emergency support remain essential; automate only routine admin tasks

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Streamline appointment scheduling and reminders

Copilot for Word

Draft and update patient care documentation

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate staff communications and emergency protocols

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentIntermediateHealth and SafetyAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedCleaningAdvancedConfidentialityAdvancedCustomer and Personal ServiceAdvancedTeamworkIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateAdministration and ManagementIntermediateActive ListeningIntermediateDental Instrument SterilizationAdvanced

Knowledge Areas

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceHealth and Safety ProceduresOffice AdministrationAdministrative ProceduresReporting and DocumentationInformation Management Systems

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningInstructingMonitoringService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingWriting

Alternative Career Paths

Dental Practice Manager78% match

Oversee the daily operations, staff, and compliance of a dental practice.

Dental Hygienist70% match

Provide preventive dental care and oral hygiene education to patients.

Healthcare Receptionist65% match

Manage front-desk operations and patient communications in a healthcare setting.

Clinical Trainer (Dental)60% match

Train and mentor new dental nurses and support staff in clinical procedures.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Henry Schein DentrixMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Working with Computers
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

0%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

51%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

3/5

Medium prep

O*NET Median Salary

£31k

US ref. $39k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Healthcare Support

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