Careers at Smart Dental Care

Associate Dentist, Mixed Practice with Exceptional Private Potential, Family Dental Care Centre, Ballymoney

Excellent Opportunity/Flexible Hours/Immediate Start (or wait for the right candidate)

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an Associate Dentist to join our well-established Family Dental Care Centre in Ballymoney. This is a mixed practice with significant and growing private potential, ideal for a dentist looking to develop and expand private work within a supportive environment.

We also welcome interest from dentists who may prefer to start as a locum. A trial period of 6-12 weeks can be arranged, with a structured review to support transition into a permanent Associate position if desired.

Location: Family Dental Care, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim (BT53 6HZ)

Position: Associate Dentist (Mixed Practice)

Hours: Full-time or part-time, flexible days and sessions to suit your lifestyle

Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable, depending on experience, with excellent private earning potential

About the Practice

Family Dental Care is an established, award-winning practice with a strong reputation for high-quality dentistry and patient care. Due to continued growth and increasing demand for private treatments, we are expanding our team.

This role offers the best of both worlds:

• A stable NHS base

• Huge scope to grow private income

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for a dentist who:

• Wants to build and grow a private patient base

• Values clinical freedom and high-quality care

• Is looking for flexibility and long-term stability

You will benefit from:

• An existing, well-maintained patient list

• Strong demand for private treatments

• A supportive environment to develop your clinical interests

Why Join Us

• Mixed practice with outstanding private potential

• Option to start as a locum before committing

• Flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time)

• Excellent earning potential from both NHS and private work

• Clinical freedom with well-managed appointment times

• Immediate start available (or flexibility for the right candidate)

Facilities & Support

Our modern, fully equipped practice includes:

• Digital X-rays, rotary endodontics, intraoral cameras, efficient workflows and structured clinical diaries

You will be supported by:

• Experienced, fully trained dental nurses, hygienists and therapists, a knowledgeable and approachable practice manager, a friendly, stable team with low turnover

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting our associates:

• Ongoing CPD support, opportunities to expand into private treatments, long-term, supportive working relationships

Location & Lifestyle

Ballymoney offers:

• Lower cost of living compared to many UK areas

• Easy access to Belfast and the North Coast

• Beautiful countryside and coastal surroundings

• A welcoming, relaxed community

Who We’re Looking For

• GDC-registered dentist (or in the process)

• Confident in general dentistry

• Interest in private dentistry (experience beneficial but not essential)

• Strong communication skills and patient focus

• A reliable and positive team player

What Our Team Says: "The team feels like a family, and the support is exceptional."
"Great patients, great flexibility, and real opportunity to grow private work."

Interested?

If you’re looking for a mixed role with real private growth potential, and the option to try the practice as a locum before committing, we would love to hear from you. 'Apply' now or get in touch for a confidential, informal discussion via e-mail to: recruitment@smartdentalcare.co.uk.