Job Title: Self-Employed Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist
Location: Cornwall
Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time

About Smile Together

Escape the ordinary and experience the exceptional in Cornwall – one of the UK’s most beautiful and inspiring places to live and work.

At Smile Together, we’re redefining dentistry. As a certified B Corp and employee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC), we combine clinical excellence with social purpose, investing profits back into services, our people, and the communities we serve.

Are you a clinician who is compassionate, community-minded, and motivated to make a positive impact? Then this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality preventive, periodontal, and restorative care (if applicable) to a diverse patient population.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to reducing oral health inequalities and improving long-term oral health across Cornwall.
• Undertake oral health assessments, including periodontal charting and risk assessment.
• Provide thorough scale and polish treatments and non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Deliver personalised preventive and oral hygiene advice tailored to individual needs.
• Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants as appropriate.

Additional responsibilities for a Therapist

• Carry out paediatric preventive and restorative dentistry, including stainless steel crowns on primary teeth (Hall technique where appropriate).
• Extract primary teeth where clinically indicated.
• Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene and periodontal treatments and restorations for adults within GDC scope of practice.
• Take and interpret radiographs within scope.
• Place temporary dressings, re-cement crowns, and carry out emergency care as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Diploma or BSc), or a Dental Hygiene qualification for those applying for a hygiene-only role.
• Current registration with the General Dental Council (without conditions).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine enthusiasm for improving oral health access in Cornwall.

Why Choose Smile Together?

• We’re expanding our services, with multiple’ opportunities across three locations– two private-only practices offering high-quality patient-led care, and one mixed NHS/private clinic supporting a broad range of patient needs.
• Modern, purpose-built surgeries equipped with the latest dental technology.
• The chance to work within a B Corp certified, employee owned social enterprise with strong values and a commitment to social impact.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional fulfilment.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing CPD, training and development opportunities.

Apply Today

If you’d like to discuss this role or find out more contact 07355090789 for an informal discussion.If you’re ready to bring your clinical skills into a role where you’ll feel truly valued, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV and a Cover Letter to joinus.smiletogether@nhs.net.

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