Self-Employed Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist

Location: Keast Mews Dental Centre - Saltash Cornwall

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.