Dental Hygienist in Bodmin

Job summary

About Smile Together

Escape the ordinary and experience the exceptional in Cornwall one of the UKs most beautiful and inspiring places to live and work.

At Smile Together, were 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 Youll 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.

Main duties of the job

What Youll 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.

About us

Why Choose Smile Together

Were expanding our services, with multiple opportunities across two locations practices offering high-quality patient-led care, supporting a broad range of patient needs.

Modern, purpose-built surgeries equipped with the latest dental technology.

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.

Details

Date posted: 20 August 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: P0017-26-0059

Job locations: Harleigh Road, Bodmin, PL311AH, United Kingdom; Newquay & District Hospital, St. Thomas Road, NEWQUAY, Cornwall, TR7 1RQ, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver routine hygiene services, including scale and polish and non-surgical periodontal therapy, as part of ongoing patient care.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to reducing oral health inequalities and improving long-term oral health outcomes.
• Undertake comprehensive oral health assessments, including periodontal charting, caries risk assessment, and treatment planning in line with NHS care pathways.
• Provide personalised preventive care and oral hygiene instruction, tailored to individual patient needs and risk factors.
• Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants where clinically appropriate.
• Carry out paediatric preventive and restorative dentistry, including stainless steel crowns on primary teeth (Hall technique where appropriate).
• Extract primary teeth where clinically indicated and within scope.
• Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene, periodontal treatments, and restorations for adults, in line with GDC scope of practice and NHS contract requirements.
• Take and interpret radiographs within scope and local protocols.
• Provide elements of urgent and stabilisation care, including temporary dressings, re-cementing crowns, and supporting emergency appointments as required.
• Work within agreed NHS contractual and governance arrangements, with