Associate Dentist

Here you'll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of people representing the communities and customers we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Company We're proud to have been named in the LinkedIn Top Companies Where the UK Wants to Work, the Forbes World's best employers, and in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers lists. Our aim is as simple as it comes - to deliver the best patient care in the industry. Yes, it's a big ask, but we achieve it by putting our patients and you at the heart of everything we do. We want Bupa Dental Care to be the brand of choice for patients, clinicians and for people who want to build a lasting career. Just some of the reasons to join us - written by our dentist colleagues:

• Associateships and Employed Dentists roles to give greater choice in a changing world
• Latest investment in practices with technology
• Flexible working
• Extensive consumables list with quality materials
• Practices well run by managers and head office support so dentists can focus on patient care
• Good communication with regulatory bodies so improved patient safety and governance
• Relocation between practices due to large network across UK and Ireland
• Different career pathways - support from building private treatments alongside NHS to developing clinical career or going into non-clinical management and governance roles
• Learning and development support with a dedicated online platform, courses, graduate loans plus networking events
• Support from senior clinicians
• Bupa offer amazing benefits!
Why we're different Because we're not backed by private equity, we're in a unique position. We're committed to the UK dental industry for the long-term and are ready to treat not just today's patients, but generations to come. We're a limited liability company, we have no shareholders, so we're able to focus 100% on delivering a great service for our customers. We run commercially to remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.


• One day per week - Friday's available
• Covering annual target 1400 UDAs - Established Patient list
• Contract available from 31/07/26 until 30/07/27
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support - find out more below
About Bupa Dental Care Royton Nestled in a charming town in Oldham, this 3 surgery practice combines modern dentistry with a warm, community-focused approach. Surrounded by beautiful green spaces, you'll have the perfect opportunity to enjoy refreshing walks during your lunch breaks. Our experienced associates offer a full range of NHS and private treatments including Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry, supported by a team of fully-trained, qualified and professional support staff.
• Access to a Hygienist
• Rotary Endodontics
• Supportive, experienced team with a strong sense of community
• Situated on the main road through the town
• Free roadside parking available
• Located within easy access to M60 and M62 motorways
• Dedicated marketing team to help you grow and market your private services
Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan - a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of their routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This enables our patients to budget for their dental care and encourages regular attendance helping to maintain their oral health. For you it means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the services you offer in line with private pricing. Partnering with Bupa also means the unique opportunity to provide dental treatment to our insurance customers, improving your revenue streams and growing any private work you wish to undertake. Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa
• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• Referral Portal
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs
Access to Bupa Healthcare
• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available
Additional benefits
• An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount- Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• Receive up to £3,000 referral fee for referring Clinicians & Support Staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support - giving you the time to concentrate on delivering excellent patient care
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice level marketing support to help you grow your business
• Network of 380+ practices making it easier to relocate
Why we're different: As the only corporate dental provider in the UK not backed by private equity, we're in a unique position. We're committed to the UK dental industry for the long-term - both private and NHS - and are ready to treat not just today's patients, but generations to come. Furthermore, as a limited liability company Bupa has no shareholders, so we're able to focus 100% on delivering a great service for our customers. We are run commercially to ensure we remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.